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Family: Convolvulaceae
(kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a) Species: cordatotriloba (kor-day-to-try-LO-buh)
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Category AnnualsBiennials Perennials Vines and Climbers Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage HerbaceousFoliage 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 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness Not Applicable |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color PinkMagenta (pink-purple) Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall 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; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost 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 |