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Ipomoea purpurea

Common Morning Glory

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Description

This vine will reach about 15' in length in no short order and has medium sized, green leaves with blue, violet, and purple flowers that bloom in summer. This is a very fast growing plant and can be invasive. Best used in a place where you can let it go wild.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.