Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) (Info) Species: purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh) (Info) Cultivar: Blue Denim
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Category: Annuals Groundcovers Vines and Climbers
Height: 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing: 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness: Not Applicable
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade
Danger: Seed is poisonous if ingested Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Medium Blue
Bloom Time: Blooms repeatedly
Foliage: Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other details: May be a noxious weed or invasive This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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