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Want to fill a trellis or fence in a flash? These popular vining plants will grow 8 to 10 feet during the gardening season. They produce an abundance of blooms in the morning, and close up during the afternoon and evening. The plants produce perfectly formed trumpet-shaped blooms in chocolate with white veins. They are easy to grow, and will readily reseed the areas they are planted each year.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Ipomoea nil |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Seed is poisonous if ingested |
| Bloom Color | Brown/Bronze |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Growth Habit | Vines & Climbers |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
