Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) (Info)
Species: purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Sydney
 7 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category:
Vines and Climbers
Height:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light 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
Medium Blue
Dark Blue
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
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
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
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
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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