Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, Bush Moonflower
Ipomoea saintroanensis
| Family: | Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) (Info) |
| Species: | saintroanensis |
Category:
Perennials
Shrubs
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
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Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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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 seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
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
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Mesquite, New Mexico
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
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| Neutral | On Mar 1, 2008, bluespiral from (Zone 7a) wrote: I. saintroanensis is a fragrant, night-blooming moonflower from Australia. One of the most exciting events on the internet was the night that Gourd flowered this unusual vine, and it was chronicled in the DG Morning Glory forum here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/774445/ . |
