Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Ipomoea

Species:

Ipomoea eggersiana

USDA Symbol:

IPEG3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Scarification or soaking seeds in warm water for 24 hours improves germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI