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Ipomoea carnea ssp. fistulosa [white-flowered]

Also Known As

  • Ipomoea carnea fistulosa alba
  • Ipomoea fistulosa 'Alba'
  • Gloria de la Mañana
  • Gloria de la Mañana
  • Mexican Bush Morning Glory
  • White Morning Glory Bush
  • White Morning Glory Bush

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Ipomoea carnea ssp. fistulosa [white-flowered] plant details

Ipomoea carnea ssp. fistulosa [white-flowered] is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomoea carnea ssp. fistulosa [white-flowered]

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: convolvulaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: floriferous, long-blooming, trellis, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomoea carnea ssp. fistulosa [white-flowered]

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pure white 3" trumpets are borne in succession throughout summer and into fall on this upright to loosely open and spreading shrub-like tropical. The Morning Glory Bush is considered root hardy throughout much of zone 9. Provide your plants with a warm protected site, a well draining soil, and extra protection during hard or extended freezes for the best results. The Morning Glory Bush or Gloria de la Mañana is a vigorous tropical and can potentially reach 9' high or more in frost free climates. It is often recommended that you prune it back fairly hard during winter to produce a fuller denser plant with the most flowering tips.

Gardening facts about Ipomoea carnea ssp. fistulosa [white-flowered] plant

How to Grow Ipomoea carnea ssp. fistulosa [white-flowered]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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