Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, Bush Moonflower, Trumpet Flower Morning Glory
Ipomoea adenioides
| Family: | Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) (Info) |
| Species: | adenioides |
| Synonym: | Ipomoea marlothii |
Category:
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing:
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
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:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Pinellas Park, Florida
Mesquite, New Mexico
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Shepherd, Texas
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Feb 19, 2009, Gourd from Mesilla Park, NM wrote: This plant has been outside this winter and the stems are still green, they are surviving temperatures from lows at night in the 20's-30's and it is already mid-February. This plant is in a pot and is starting on it's third year. |
| Neutral | On Nov 2, 2005, RON_CONVOLVULACEAE from Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) wrote: This is a tall shrub and a caudex forming species. |
