Ipomoea leptophylla Bush moon flower (Convolvulaceae)

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Ipomoea leptophylla
Bush moon flower
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The Ipomoea leptophylla plant species is found in Southern N. America - South Dakota to Nebraska, Wyoming, New Mexico and Texas. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bush moon flower.

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Latin Name:  Ipomoea leptophylla
Common Name:  Bush moon flower
Family:  Convolvulaceae
Author:  Torr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Plains and dry banks, especially on sandy shores[85].

Propagation Notes: Pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water, or scarify the seed, and sow in individual pots in a greenhouse in early spring. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 weeks at 22°c. Plants are extremely resentful of root disturbance, even when they are quite small, and should be potted up almost as soon as they germinate[219]. Grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter then plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of side shoots in a peaty soil. Layering.

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