Ipomoea purpurea
MORNING GLORY
Convolvulaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous twining climber or annual

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Flowers: purple, crimson, pink or white

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn
 
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Ipomoea purpurea
MORNING GLORY
Convolvulaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous twining climber or annual

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple, crimson, pink or white

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: hanging basket, trellis

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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