Family: Convolvulaceae
(kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) Species: jaegeri (YAY-ger-ee)
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsVines and Climbers Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage UnknownFoliage Color UnknownHeight UnknownSpacing UnknownHardiness Unknown |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger Seed is poisonous if ingestedParts of plant are poisonous if ingested Bloom Color Magenta (pink-purple)Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsFrom 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 Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |