Family: Convolvulaceae
(kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) Species: purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh) Cultivar: Joyce Cobb
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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 SucculentFoliage Color UnknownHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)6-9 in. (15-22 cm) Hardiness Not Applicable |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger Seed is poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Fuchsia (red-purple)Blue-Violet White/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Blooms repeatedly Other details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil 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 seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked 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 |