Family: Convolvulaceae
(kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) Species: lobata (low-BAH-tuh) Synonym:Convolvulus mina Synonym:Ipomoea mina Synonym:Mina cordata Synonym:Mina lobata Synonym:Quamoclit lobata
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Category Vines and ClimbersWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage HerbaceousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness Not Applicable |
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneCan be grown as an annual Danger Seed is poisonous if ingestedBloom Color RedOrange Bright Yellow Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallOther details UnknownSoil 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-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; sow indoors before last frostScarify seed before sowing Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |