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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: By dividing the rootball From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
On Jun 21, 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.
Ipomoea pandurata is one of the 'morning glories' native to the Eastern United States.
Although the USDA lists it as 'invasive' this is a function of the fact that many, if not most vining plants interfere with contemporary agricultural practices. It is not invasive in the way that Japanese Honeysuckle and Oriental Bittersweet are invasive, and it serves as a host plant to 39 known species of native butterflies and moths.
In fact, this plant is becoming more and more difficult to find, even as seed, although it is high on Douglas Tallamy's list of '20 Most Valuable Native Plant Genera in Terms of Supporting Lepidoptera Species', coming in at #5 on the perennials list!
The same is also true of Ipomoea lacunosa (Whitestar).
On Jun 4, 2008, greenpage from Rochester, NY wrote:
This plant was eaten by native (first) Americans. I can't quite remember the native American name for it; it begins with an "m" I believe. When I examine the pictures of this plant, it reminds me of Ipomea Andersonii, which also has a large root. It is necessary to not confuse the two since one is edible when properly prepared and the other is not. I have searched for I. pandurata since my elder aunts told me about it when i was a young girl.
On Jul 22, 2007, KevinTernes from Goodlettsville, TN (Zone 6a) wrote:
Whenever I observe this plant, the flower buds or flowers always seem to have ants on them. And often, a bee will take up residence in the closed flower in the afternoon.
On Jul 12, 2006, bybar from Springfield, MO wrote:
I live west of Springfield MO and found this plant today growing along the roadside in the country. When I got out to investigate, one of the plants was actually growing through the blacktop road! The other was in gravel along side the road; both in full sun. It was so pretty I couldn't wait to get home and look it up. Anyone have any suggestions as to how I could start some?
On Feb 5, 2006, raisedbedbob from Valley Lee, MD (Zone 7a) wrote:
According to the Peterson Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants, the root resembles a bitter sweet potato. It can be cooked by boiling in several changes of water. CAUTION: The raw roots are a purgative
On Sep 26, 2005, zemerson from Calvert County, MD (Zone 7a) wrote:
I've only seen it in one place here in Maryland: growing over a pile of dead tree branches. It makes them look much better in my opinion, with such pretty flowers.
I had this pretty vine pop up on a fence in my yard-I don't know how it got there,but it is a very pretty plant-resembles a type of morning glory to me.Some people in Mo consider it a pest,but so far it has only taken up a 3x2 area on my fence.I love vines,and this one is a great "natural" addition!
7 members have or want this plant for trade.
