Ipomoea, Japanese Morning Glory 'Akatsuki no Tsuyu'

Ipomoea nil

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
nil (nil)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Light Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
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; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Elk Grove, California

Los Angeles, California

Barbourville, Kentucky

Cumberland, Maryland

Madison, Mississippi

Dundee, Ohio

Scio, Oregon

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lafayette, Tennessee

Westmoreland, Tennessee

Freeport, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

Needville, Texas

Plano, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

Shepherd, Texas

Franklin, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Plano, TX | September 2005 | positive

An awesome blue-bloomer! The one I planted (early May in a pot) [in our friends' yard) (darn) is 8' but now is in the ground. 20+ b...Read More

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Shepherd, TX (Zone 8b) | June 2005 | positive

Very beautiful watercolor effect! They truly are an outstanding flower. Flower color can vary from vine to vine.

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2005 | positive

Another very large flowered Japanese Morning Glory but the same draw backs as the others. Wind and rain take a terriable tole on these be...Read More

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Franklin, WI (Zone 5a) | February 2005 | positive

I have been growing this for several years but am unable to collect seed due to our short growing season. It is just lovely and a color ...Read More

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