Ipomoea indica |
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Blue Dawn Flower |
Description
This perennial vine will grow 15'-30' tall and has dark green leaves wtih clusters of bright blue/purple flowers that bloom from spring to fall. It blooms in one year if planted by seed. It covers a chain link fence or even an entire wall. Leaves burn with frost or temperatures around 25 degrees F. However, the roots are not affected and it will come back with warmer weather. This plant is also called Morning Glory. No fertilizer needed.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Vine
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage, Seascape, Tropical, Water Garden, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.