Japanese Morning Glory
Ipomoeanil 'Heian Akathuki'

Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species: nil (nil)
Cultivar: Heian Akathuki

Category

Annuals
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Good Fall Color

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Red
Scarlet (dark red)
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

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

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Scarify seed before sowing
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
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored