Tall Morning-Glory
Ipomoea purpurea
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Ipomoea
- Species:
- Ipomoea purpurea
- USDA Symbol:
- IPPU2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, blue, pink, red, white
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Black cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon), Common Looper Moth (Autographa precationis), corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea), Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), Green Cloverworm Moth (Hypena scabra), Microthyris anormalis, Pebops ipomoeae, Smartweed Borer (Ostrinia obumbratalis), sweet potato leaf miner (Bedellia somnulentella), T-moth (Emmelina monodactyla), Virginia Tiger Moth (Spilosoma virginica), waterlily leafcutter moth (Synclita obliteralis), Western yellowstriped armyworm (Spodoptera praefica), White-marked Tussock Moth (Orgyia leucostigma), Yellow-striped armyworm (Spodoptera ornithogalli)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to open, disturbed areas with good sunlight
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification or overnight soaking in warm water greatly improves germination. Seeds germinate best at 65-75°F.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires scarification. | Requires soaking 24-48 hrs; discard floaters.