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Ipomoeamicrodactyla

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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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
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
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 herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Miami, Florida

Tampa, Florida

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Donnach
| November 2019 | positive

I planted Man-In-The-Ground last year along a fence in full sun. It is blooming beautifully. It gets water regularly. No issues whatsoeve...Read More

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Gourd
Mesilla Park, NM | September 2005 | neutral

So far, this plant hasn't bloomed here. It may still have time to bloom in this zone and it currently has mites and hopefully I can get ...Read More

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