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PlantFiles: Japanese Morning Glory
Ipomoea nil 'Akatsuki no Tsuyu'

 
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Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) (Info)
Species: nil (nil) (Info)
Cultivar: Akatsuki no Tsuyu
Additional cultivar information: (The Dew at Dawn)

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

9 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Groundcovers
Vines and Climbers

Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

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:
Light Blue

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Variegated

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral RON_CONVOLVULACEAE On Dec 31, 2005, RON_CONVOLVULACEAE from Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) wrote:

This cultivar is most likely the same as Ipomoea nil "Blue Silk" as entered in the PlantFiles here
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/77673/

Positive WillowWasp On Jun 2, 2005, WillowWasp from Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

Another very large flowered Japanese Morning Glory but the same draw backs as the others. Wind and rain take a terriable tole on these beautiful flowers.
Very pretty pale blue with picotee edging..........very,very pretty.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Elk Grove, California
Cumberland, Maryland
Brazoria, Texas
Jacksonville, Texas



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