Ipomoea purpurea (Common Morning Glory)


Botanical Information

FamilyConvolvulaceae
GenusIpomoea
Speciespurpurea
SynonymsConvolvulus purpureus
CategoryAnnuals, Bulbs
TypeVine
OriginMexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone2 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone0a - Requires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-46 - 10
Temperature (°F)-50 - 50
Height1.8 - 3 m
Spread1 - 1.8 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy seed.
CultivationGrows in moist, average sun with full exposure to the sun. The vine needs a support structure to allow it to grow properly.
PestsSpider mites.
Leaf DescriptionYellowish-green in the shape of a heart/egg.
Flower DescriptionFive 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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