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Ipomoea nil 'Blue Silk'

 
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Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) (Info)
Species: nil (nil) (Info)
Cultivar: Blue Silk

One vendor has this plant for sale.

15 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals
Vines and Climbers

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Light Blue
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Variegated

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

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; 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

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Profile:

3 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating Author Comment
Neutral RON_CONVOLVULACEAE On May 29, 2008, RON_CONVOLVULACEAE from Netcong, NJ
(Zone 5b) wrote:

The cultivar known as "Blue Silk" is in all likelihood the Western marketing name for the Japanese type known as "Akatsuki no Tsuyu" as entered in the PlantFiles here
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]

Positive Texasbloomer On Sep 18, 2005, Texasbloomer from Plano, TX wrote:

An awesome blue-bloomer! The one I planted (early May in a pot) [in our friends' yard) (darn) is 8' but now is in the ground. 20+ blooms a day, minimum since mid-Aug. Has only shot out 2 or 3 little seed pods. Blondie-seeds! I planted a few seeds in my own yard mid Aug. and they're up 3' with a couple of low-to-the-ground blooms each day just this week. What a pretty blue and pattern!

Positive QueenB On Jun 28, 2005, QueenB from Shepherd, TX
(Zone 8b) wrote:

Very beautiful watercolor effect! They truly are an outstanding flower. Flower color can vary from vine to vine.

Positive Seedsower On Feb 22, 2005, Seedsower from Franklin, WI
(Zone 5a) wrote:

I have been growing this for several years but am unable to collect seed due to our short growing season. It is just lovely and a color not often found in the garden.

Regional...

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

Elk Grove, California
Hollywood, Florida
Madison, Mississippi
Dundee, Ohio
Scio, Oregon
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Lafayette, Tennessee
Needville, Texas
Plano, Texas
Round Rock, Texas
Shepherd, Texas
Franklin, Wisconsin



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