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Ipomoea, Japanese Morning Glory 'Akatsuki no Mai'

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Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
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Species
nil (nil)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Elk Grove, California

Wichita, Kansas

Kentwood, Louisiana

Dundee, Ohio

Scio, Oregon

Bolivar, Tennessee

Lafayette, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Brazoria, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Texasbloomer
Plano, TX | September 2005 | positive

Ditto to WillowWasp's message.
Mine bloomed aug. 1 and still is.
(in a friend's yard) I didn't think it would really bloom...Read More

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OhioBreezy
Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | September 2004 | positive

Positively gorgeous!!! I love the little streaks and flecks in this beautiful pink bloom!! Wonderful varigated leaf and a definite asset ...Read More

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