Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) (Info)
Species: microdactyla
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Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Height:
Unknown - Tell us
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Scarlet (Dark Red)
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
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 herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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