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| Identification |
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Genus
Ipomoea
Species
tricolor
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
grannyvine
morning glory
Family
CONVOLVULACEAE
Specimen number
S7883
Data source
HtZn p129;Xeri p301
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Vine
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
10'
Overall spread
1' - 1' 6"
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
One of the common garden uses for this plant is on fences and trellises. The optimal soil texture for Ipomoea tricolor is one that is sandy. It usually does best in dry soils. Grannyvine (also known as morning glory) tolerates occasional periods of drought.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Fences and trellises
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Ipomoea tricolor is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Ipomoea tricolor has an annual life cycle. Flowers: Grannyvine (locally known in some parts as morning glory) has satin skinned shallow trumpet-shaped flowers. The flowers are usually a blue color.
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