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Family: Convolvulaceae
(kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) Species: purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh) Cultivar: Grandpa Ott's Synonym:
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Category AnnualsVines and Climbers Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage TexturedFoliage Color UnknownHeight 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) Spacing 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)Hardiness Not Applicable |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Seed is poisonous if ingestedParts of plant are poisonous if ingested Bloom Color Rose/MauveLavender Medium Purple Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Other details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From seed; sow indoors before last frostFrom seed; direct sow after last frost Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |