Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | Climbs 6 to 10 feet |
Leaves: | Other: Dark green in color, highly variable, usually three to five lobed. |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Unlike other Morning Glories, the blooms remain open all day. |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Bright Reddish-orange |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Espalier |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
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