Moonvine, Moonflower, Quebraplata
Ipomoea santillani
Family: | Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) (Info) |
Species: | santillani |
Synonym: | Calonyction ventricosum |
Synonym: | Ipomoea ventricosa |
Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth
Foliage Color:
Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness:
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:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
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:
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:
Pensacola, Florida
Slaughter, Louisiana
Natchez, Mississippi
Tryon, North Carolina
Verona, Pennsylvania
Greeneville, Tennessee
Carrollton, Texas
Winnie, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Neutral | On Apr 9, 2009, RON_CONVOLVULACEAE from Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) wrote: I have seen this plant spelled in the literature variously as : |