Botanical Name: Ipomoea purpurea
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Common Name: Common Morning Glory  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual, Vine

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Purple, Violet

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

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Photographer: GK
  • Description

  • Notes

This vine will reach about 12' in length and has medium-sized green leaves with blue, violet, and purple flowers that bloom in summer.
Planting instructions: Dig hole, insert plant slightly higher than soil grade. Disturb root ball very little. No amendments, just native soil. No fertilizers. Backfill the hole. Mulch top of soil around plant in a 2-3' diameter circle. Water lavishly.