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. |