Ipomoea Acuminata Plant
The Ipomoea acuminata is a cultivar of the morning glory. These perennial vines produce blue, trumpet-shaped flowers in summer that can grow up to 6 inches in diameter. While there are many varieties of the morning glory, the Ipomoea acuminata is known as the 'Blue Dawn' morning glory. Does this Spark an idea?
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Geography
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Morning glories are native to tropical regions in Central and South America. They grow as a perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 and 11, but many people will grow them as an annual outside of those zones.
Sun and Soil Requirements
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The Ipomoea acuminata must grow in full sunlight if you want it to bloom prolifically. It also needs well-drained soil but is fine with moist or partly dry conditions.
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Growth Rate
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Morning glories grow quickly, providing fast gratification for gardeners. They grow best if you are using a fence or a trellis to support their tendrils. Morning glories are suitable for groundcover or as a vine.
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