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Other details: May be a noxious weed or invasive This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds This plant is suitable for growing indoors Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked From seed; sow indoors before last frost 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 Scarify seed before sowing By simple layering
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
On Aug 12, 2008, SlImCoGnItO from Colorado Springs, CO (Zone 5a) wrote:
Doesn't seem to grow as quickly as other MG's, but beautiful blossoms all the same.It's probably because I have mine in a hanging container. It does extremely well where I have it; it receives full sun in a south facing location. Though, it seems to require more water than I expect it to.
If you don't give it anything to climb up, it wraps around itself and mounds very nicely, making it very full.
Soemtimes I even get single blooms, though I haven't noticed any pattern as to why yet. The single blooms are just as pretty as the doubles, in my opinion.
On Aug 13, 2007, ByndeweedBeth from scio, oregon, OR (Zone 8a) wrote:
Note: The first few blooms on this plant usually are "singles" rather than the shredded type you begin to see later. This has prompted a few growers to think they got the wrong plant. Patience!!!! The blooms will become more and more shredded as the plant matures.
On Oct 30, 2005, Seedsower from Franklin, WI (Zone 5a) wrote:
I grew this one at my daughters house and enjoyed its whimsical appearance. It was the first morning glory to bloom in my zone 5 and bloomed continously all summer long. Produced a very good amount of seed too.
On Sep 19, 2005, Kell from Northern California, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
For me, this is a deep pink color. It climbed up a 6 foot trellis in about a week. It also sent out lots of runners all over the area that it is in. Free flowering.
On Aug 18, 2004, OhioBreezy from Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) wrote:
This is one of the truer "reds" it blooms all day long - clear into evening in full sun! It is extra "ruffely" or "frilly". It needs tied up, does not climb well on it's own. Would make a lovely specimen for a potted or hanging basket.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona Elk Grove, California San Leandro, California Colorado Springs, Colorado Dunnellon, Florida Norcross, Georgia Dunmor, Kentucky Brandon, Mississippi Helena, Montana Brick, New Jersey Moorestown, New Jersey Brooklyn, New York Dundee, Ohio Scio, Oregon Summerville, South Carolina Lafayette, Tennessee Arlington, Texas Houston, Texas Sugar Land, Texas Kalama, Washington Franklin, Wisconsin
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