Japanese Morning Glory 'Picotee Blue Single'

Ipomoea nil

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
nil (nil)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Campbell Hill, Illinois

Baker, Louisiana

Halifax, Massachusetts

Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Brewster, New York

Dundee, Ohio

North Olmsted, Ohio

Oberlin, Ohio

Scio, Oregon

Bangor, Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Lafayette, Tennessee

Jacksonville, Texas

Plano, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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North Olmsted, OH (Zone 6b) | January 2014 | positive

Very beautiful plant. The flowers tend to hide behind the leaves away from direct sunlight.

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Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | September 2004 | positive

Lovely deep blue in color, some blooms are single and some are double all on same vine. Tight leaves of a beautiful deep deep green. This...Read More

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(Zone 10a) | August 2003 | positive

Since it does not grow tall and long, it is suitable for hanging baskets which should be hung against a lighter background so that the bl...Read More

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