Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, Wild Cotton
Ipomoea albivenia
| Family: | Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) (Info) |
| Species: | albivenia (al-bih-VEN-ee-uh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Convolvulus albivenius |
| Synonym: | Ipomoea gerrardii |
| Synonym: | Ipomoea wakefieldii |
Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements:
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing:
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Other details:
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:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Wilmington, Delaware
Cape Coral, Florida
Fort Myers, Florida
Palm Bay, Florida
Baker, Louisiana
Scio, Oregon
Westmoreland, Tennessee
show allGardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.
