Family: Convolvulaceae
(kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) Species: nil (nil) Cultivar: Heian Akathuki
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Category AnnualsVines and Climbers Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Light Shade Foliage Good Fall ColorFoliage Color UnknownHeight 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)Hardiness Not Applicable |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Seed is poisonous if ingestedParts of plant are poisonous if ingested All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Bloom Color RedScarlet (dark red) White/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Blooms repeatedlyOther details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouseFrom 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 seedsAllow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |