Ipomoea, Japanese Morning Glory
Ipomoeanil 'Akatsuki no Mai'

Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species: nil (nil)
Cultivar: Akatsuki no Mai

Category

Annuals
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

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

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored