Ipomoea tricolor Morning glory (Convolvulaceae)

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Ipomoea tricolor
Morning glory
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The Ipomoea tricolor plant species is found in Southern N. America - Mexico. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Morning glory. Some home gardeners know the variety as I. rubrocaerulea. Pharbitis rubrocaerulea. P. tricolor.

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Latin Name:  Ipomoea tricolor
Common Name:  Morning glory
Family:  Convolvulaceae
Author:  Torr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Requires a rich well-drained soil in a warm sunny position[1]. A tender and short-lived perennial plant, it can survive the winter when grown against a sunny but sheltered south-facing wall though it is best treated as an annual[219]. A climbing plant, supporting itself by twining around the branches of other plants[219]. There are many named forms selected for their ornamental value[219].

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