Ipomoea purpurea (Common Morning Glory)
Botanical Information
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Ipomoea |
| Species | purpurea |
| Synonyms | Convolvulus purpureus |
| Category | Annuals, Bulbs |
| Type | Vine |
| Origin | Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0a - Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -46 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | -50 - 50 |
| Height | 1.8 - 3 m |
| Spread | 1 - 1.8 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Cultivation | Grows in moist, average sun with full exposure to the sun. The vine needs a support structure to allow it to grow properly. |
| Pests | Spider mites. |
| Leaf Description | Yellowish-green in the shape of a heart/egg. |
| Flower Description | Five to six petals, dark purple with cultivars ranging from white, pink and red. the flowers open up in the morning and close in the afternoon. |
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