Ipomoea stans

Ipomoea stans

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Convolvulaceae
Genus:
Ipomoea
Species:
Ipomoea stans

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germinate in warm soil.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash