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Tall Morning Glory 'Pink Flaked'

Ipomoea purpurea

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Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
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Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
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Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
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:

Sebastian, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Jacksonville, Texas

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