Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, Beach Moonflower, Sea Moonflower, Coral De Sabana
Ipomoea violacea
| Family: | Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) (Info) |
| Species: | violacea (vy-oh-LAH-see-uh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Convolvulus grandiflorus |
| Synonym: | Convolvulus tuba |
| Synonym: | Ipomoea glaberrima |
| Synonym: | Ipomoea macrantha |
| Synonym: | Ipomoea tuba |
Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Blooms all year
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
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 softwood 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
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
China Lake Acres, California
Ridgecrest, California
Ridgemark, California
Sacramento, California
Fort Myers, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Lake Worth, Florida
Mc Intosh, Florida
Zephyrhills, Florida
Rincon, Georgia
Wichita, Kansas
Barbourville, Kentucky
Lincoln, Nebraska
Westmoreland, Tennessee
Fort Worth, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Oct 30, 2010, Tropane from Wichita, KS wrote: Ipomoea violacea is a perennial. |
| Neutral | On Jan 29, 2005, RON_CONVOLVULACEAE from Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) wrote: The common name for this is "beach moonflower" or "sea moonflower" |
