Ipomoea tricolor 'Flying Saucers'

Morning Glory

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Common Name:

Morning Glory

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

3

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

15°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Morning Glory (Ipomoea tricolor 'Flying Saucers') - Description

Large, white, 4" flowers with sky blue stripes are striking against heart-shaped leaves. Ideal for covering trellises and arbors. Vines grow 8-10 ft. GARDEN HINTS: For best germination, soak seeds overnight before planting. For earlier bloom, seeds may be started indoors about 6 weeks before outdoor planting time.

Morning Glory (Ipomoea tricolor 'Flying Saucers') - Blooming

The flowers of Morning Glories usually last a single day, unfurling in the morning and fading later in the day. Moonflowers (I. alba) however bloom in the late evening. The blooms of Ipomoea may attract butterflies, moths, and occasionally hummingbirds.

Morning Glory (Ipomoea tricolor 'Flying Saucers') - Growth

Morning Glories do best with full sun. They are good candidates for growing up a trellis or fence, and may even require support.

Morning Glory (Ipomoea tricolor 'Flying Saucers') - Planting

Sow Morning Glory seeds after threat of frost has passed. Nick the seed coat and soak overnight. Plant sweet potato slips (6-8" tall sprouts) in ridges with a height of 8". Place the slips be 12-18" apart, and space the ridges 3-4' apart, as the plants will need plenty of room to grow.

Morning Glory (Ipomoea tricolor 'Flying Saucers') - Pest

Prone to rust, fungal leaf spots, stem rot and wilt.

Morning Glory (Ipomoea tricolor 'Flying Saucers') - Interesting facts

The common name for the genus Ipomoea is Morning Glory, even though this genus also has very famous and popular members such as I. batatas and I. indica. Those species are commonly known as the sweet potato and Blue Dawn Flower, respectively.The sweet potato was first cultivated between four and five thousand years ago in South America.

Morning Glory (Ipomoea tricolor 'Flying Saucers') - Soil and irrigation

Water regularly during the growing season for best results, but it only needs moderate water at other times.