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On Oct 27, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:Editor's Note
Some resources list Ipomoea seeds as poisonous if large quantities are ingested.
The toxic principals include indole alkaloids and others.
Symptoms include hallucinations, dilated pupils, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, numbness of extremities, and muscle tightness.
We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the danger notation in the details above is to warn gardeners, parents and pet owners to look further for more information.
On Aug 29, 2009, EllieMaGoo from Pittsburgh, PA wrote:
I forget how many seeds were in the pack. Maybe 7 grew, though a couple got eaten by a groundhog. The remaining plants grew into a very nice vine, though it could thicker. I saw that the seeds are poisonous. Should I be careful to keep my dog away from them?
On Oct 6, 2008, robcorreia from San Diego, CA (Zone 10b) wrote:
This is truly stunning vine! Very easy from seeds too.
I would like to add that it can go much higher than stated above. Mine has climbed to the top of a 25ft palm tree!
On Sep 27, 2008, rosary83 from Wyandotte, MI wrote:
This is my first year of planting spanish flag . It took forever to start but once it did it grew fast. Hummingbirds are super attracted to it. I am looking forward to having it in my garden for many years. This plant is grown in Wyandotte Michigan
On Aug 7, 2003, SueP64 from Centerbrook, CT wrote:
This vine thrives in full sun and is quite an eyecatcher. We planted it in pots along with chartreuse coleus, dark purple coleus, purple salvia (annual), feathery celosia, sweet potato (tricolor) and dusty miller. The effect is stunning. With 12 24" pots filled to the brim and a pastoral background that includes a waterfall, it makes a picture perfect setting.
We've had numerous requests for information on this vine. It's hard to believe that something so exotic can thrive in our fickle New England summers.
On Jan 8, 2003, Cactus_Joe from Vancouver Canada wrote:
This is a vigorous vine. Slow to start off with while the soil is still cool, once warmed up late in spring, it can completely cover an 8 foot tall pillar in no time. The numerous unusual and spectacular flowers are long lasting. It blooms right through till first frost. In locations where frost hits before the end of October, there may not be enough time for the seeds to ripen. The neatest thing about it as a vine is a characteristics it shares with other annual morning glories - the vines decay quickly and are easy to remove once the plant packs it in in the fall. It looked good combined with Cobaea scandens - they seem to coexist well together on the same structure.
On Aug 25, 2001, mystic from Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) wrote:
Related to the morning glory, sometimes called 'Firecracker Vine' or 'Exotic Love'. This unusual annual vine has up to 12 beautiful 2" tubular flowers on each spike, that change color as they enlarge and open from crimson red to yellowy-orange to creamy yellow. The leaves may remind you of sweet potato vine.It's easy to grow, and excellent on a trellis, fence or in a hanging basket. Also makes a great cut flower.I didn't realize this plant attracted hummingbirds until today. I have watched the hummers on the vine all afternoon. Started out with just one and as the afternoon progressed there where at least five at one given time.So this for sure is a plant that attracts hummers.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
, Alabaster, Alabama Huntsville, Alabama Phenix City, Alabama Flagstaff, Arizona Yarnell, Arizona Benicia, California Citrus Heights, California Fairfield, California Fresno, California Merced, California San Diego, California San Leandro, California Santa Clara, California Stockton, California Archer, Florida Brooksville, Florida Jacksonville, Florida New Port Richey, Florida Sebastian, Florida Yulee, Florida Indianapolis, Indiana Barbourville, Kentucky Ewing, Kentucky Covington, Louisiana Greenwell Springs, Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Wyandotte, Michigan Mantachie, Mississippi Mount Vernon, Missouri Manchester, New Hampshire New Milford, New Jersey Roswell, New Mexico Averill Park, New York Elizabeth City, North Carolina Spencer, North Carolina Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania North Augusta, South Carolina Pawleys Island, South Carolina Memphis, Tennessee Austin, Texas Georgetown, Texas Oakhurst, Texas San Antonio, Texas Arlington, Virginia Kalama, Washington
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