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Japanese Morning Glory 'Heian no Kagayaki'

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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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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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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

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Brooksville, Florida

Needville, Texas

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Brooksville, FL (Zone 9a) | December 2008 | positive

Tranlsation of the name of this Japanese Morning glory means roughly "Brilliance of the Heian Era".

The word Kagayaju ha...Read More

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