Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) (Info) Species: purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh) (Info) Cultivar: Crimson Rambler Additional cultivar information: (aka Bright-eyed Girl)
Synonym:Convolvulus purpureus Synonym:Ipomoea hirsutula Synonym:Ipomoea purpurea var. diversifolia Synonym:Pharbitis purpurea
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Category: Annuals Vines and Climbers
Height: 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) 20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness: Not Applicable
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Magenta (Pink-Purple) Red
Bloom Time: Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall
Foliage: Herbaceous Shiny/Glossy-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
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods: 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 Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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