- ‘Morning glory’ wild sweet potato vine
Botanical name: ipomoea purpurea
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: 10 ft in height and 6 ft in width
Bloom time: late spring, summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Flower color: white/purple/blue/pink
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach mature size in a single growing season
Pruning instructions: trim as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: annual vine
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: grows naturally as a native annual weed in our area
Watering instructions: keep soil consistency moderately moist
Fertilizing instructions : no fertilizer needed
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants:
Toxicity level: extremely toxic for humans and for pets if ingested
Invasive species: yes
