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Ipomoea tricolor 'Blue Star'

Also Known As

  • Blue Star Morning Glory

Plant type

vine, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 1'-15'
  • W: 1'-15'

planting zones

  • 1-12

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Ipomoea tricolor 'Blue Star' plant details

Ipomoea tricolor 'Blue Star' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer blue and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomoea tricolor 'Blue Star'

Plant type: annual / biennial vine
Plant family: convolvulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 15 FT - wide, 1 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: toxic, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomoea tricolor 'Blue Star'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A sport of 'Heavenly Blue' that has become rare.Described as new in Vaughan's 1949 catalog, 'Blue Star' has powder-blue flowers with a darker blue star radiating from the center of the 4” trumpet-shaped blooms. The large flowers bloom earlier in summer and stay open much later than other varieties! Combine with 'Flying Saucers' on arbors, fences, and light posts. Cannot ship to AZ.
Big, 5”, milky white “Morning Glories” brushed with sky blue in a pinwheel pattern. Vigorous, with lush foliage, it grows, it grows to 15’. Plant where the roots will be shaded & it can grow up to the sun. Beautiful huh?

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Ipomoea tricolor 'Blue Star' plant

How to Grow Ipomoea tricolor 'Blue Star'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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