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| Botanical Name |
Ipomoea purpurea |
| Seeds Per Pack |
25 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/2 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height |
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) |
| Plant Spacing |
12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger |
Seed is poisonous if ingested |
| Bloom Color |
Pink, White/Near White |
| Bloom Time |
Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage |
Herbaceous |
| Growth Habit |
Vines & Climbers |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods |
From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
This strong climber, to 7', has a new star-shaped flower where each of the five petals is more clearly defined. The bright magenta-pink flowers are creamy white-throated. This unique morning glory is a Fleuro Select winner.