Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Ipomoea

Species:

Ipomoea costata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Can resprout from underground tuber after fire; fire may stimulate seed germination in some populations.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs within 1-4 weeks after treatment.

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