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Ipomoea costata

 
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Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) (Info)
Species: costata (kos-TAH-tuh) (Info)

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Category:
Perennials
Shrubs
Vines and Climbers

Height:
Unknown - Tell us

Spacing:
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Hardiness:
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Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (Pink-Purple)

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
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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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral RON_CONVOLVULACEAE On Nov 3, 2005, RON_CONVOLVULACEAE from Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) wrote:

Prostrate or climbing perennial, herb or shrub or climber, to 3(–6) meters high. Flowers are . purple, blue or pink.Native to sandy or rocky soils, often over limestone. Root used as food by Australian natives .

Regional...

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

Scio, Oregon



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