Photo by Patricia Cunningham
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Ipomoea platensis
Also Known As
- Caudiciform Morning Glory
- Plata Ipomoea
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 30'
- W: 48"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Ipomoea platensis plant details
Ipomoea platensis is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomoea platensis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: convolvulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 0 - 48 IN - wide, 0 - 30 FT - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomoea platensis
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Ipomoea platensis
By: Patricia Cunningham
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Ipomoea platensis plant
How to Grow Ipomoea platensis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous
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