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Ipomoea purpurea 'Kniola's Black Knight'

Also Known As

  • Ipomoea purpurea 'Kniola's Black'
  • Kniolas Black Morning Glory

Plant type

perennial, vine, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 1'-8'
  • W: 1'-5'

planting zones

  • 1-12

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Ipomoea purpurea 'Kniola's Black Knight' plant details

Ipomoea purpurea 'Kniola's Black Knight' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomoea purpurea 'Kniola's Black Knight'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial vine
Plant family: convolvulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 5 FT - wide, 1 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomoea purpurea 'Kniola's Black Knight'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Probably the most floriferous & easiest to grow of all Morning Glories & long-blooming, too! Rich velvety deep purple 3.5” blooms have luminous bright pink throats. Blooms appear in mass all Summer against lovely deep green heart-shaped leaves. It’ll cover a fence or post in a jiffy & self-sows with ease so you can look forward to it every Summer. Wild & crazy used as a front of bed trailer. To 8’ tall & 5’ across in rich soil with regular water.

Gardening facts about Ipomoea purpurea 'Kniola's Black Knight' plant

How to Grow Ipomoea purpurea 'Kniola's Black Knight'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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