Ipomoea purpurea
Purple
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Purple (Ipomoea purpurea) - Description
Ipomoea purpurea, the Purple, Tall, or Common Morning Glory, is a species in the genus Ipomoea, native to Mexico and Central America. Like all morning glories the plant entwines itself around structures, growing to a height of 2–3 m tall. The leaves are heart-shaped and the stems are covered with brown hairs. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, predominantly blue to purple or white, 3–6 cm diameter.
Purple (Ipomoea purpurea) - 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.
Purple (Ipomoea purpurea) - Growth
Morning Glories do best with full sun. They are good candidates for growing up a trellis or fence, and may even require support.
Purple (Ipomoea purpurea) - 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.
Purple (Ipomoea purpurea) - Pest
Prone to rust, fungal leaf spots, stem rot and wilt.
Purple (Ipomoea purpurea) - 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.
Purple (Ipomoea purpurea) - Soil and irrigation
Water regularly during the growing season for best results, but it only needs moderate water at other times.
