Ipomoea purpurea Common morning glory (Convolvulaceae)

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Ipomoea purpurea
Common morning glory
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The Ipomoea purpurea plant species is found in Central America - Mexico. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Common morning glory. Some home gardeners know the variety as Pharbitis purpurea.

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Latin Name:  Ipomoea purpurea
Common Name:  Common morning glory
Family:  Convolvulaceae
Author:  (L.)Roth.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

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 fast in the greenhouse and plant them out into their permanent positions after the last expected frosts. Consider giving them some protection such as a cloche until they are growing away actively.

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