Ipomoea albivenia

Also Known As

Convolvulus albivenius
Ipomoea gerrardii
Ipomoea wakefieldii
Wild Cotton

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 4'-20'

planting zones

10a-11

Ipomoea albivenia plant details

Ipomoea albivenia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomoea albivenia

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: convolvulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomoea albivenia

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sweet scented, 2.5-3”, white flowers appear June thru August on this unusual South African vine. The showy flowers & velvety, heart-shaped leaves make this a distinctive specimen vine, as does its curious woody base & roots. Indeed, for this reason it is sometimes grown as a caudiciform. It loves hot, dry, well-drained soil with compost added. Keep it on the dry side! The fragrant flowers have pink or white throats & open during evening & close mid-day. May go deciduous. Can be grown in USDA zone 9b with protection.