Partial Shade
Easy care
Moderate watering
Tender
11b
USDA zone
7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
---|---|---|
3m | Max | 1m |
2m | Min | 50cm |
6 months to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance


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Ipomoea purpurea Overview
Ipomoea purpurea is a twining climber that produces attractive purple flowers that have a white throat from early summer through until autumn. Commonly known as a Morning Glory, it is occasionally sold as Convolvulus major. This tender short lived perennial is mostly grown as an annual in colder climbs where it adds amazing colour and height to summer displays, both indoors or outside.
Common problems with Ipomoea purpurea
How to propagate Ipomoea purpurea
Seed
Sow the seeds in the spring.
Special features of Ipomoea purpurea
Attractive flowers
Indoor plant
Pot plant
Other uses of Ipomoea purpurea
Suitable for coastal conditions.