Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, Spanish Flag, Firecracker Vine, Exotic Love Vine
Ipomoealobata

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

Category

Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

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 zone
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Red
Orange
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Unknown

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
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored