Photo by Almost Eden
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Ipomoea mauritiana
Also Known As
- Bhui Kohala
- Giant Potato
- Mauritiana Morning Glory
Plant type
perennial, vine
size
- H: 10'-15'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Ipomoea mauritiana plant details
Ipomoea mauritiana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomoea mauritiana
- Plant type: perennial vine
- Plant family: convolvulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
- Uses: floriferous, long-blooming, trellis, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomoea mauritiana
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Almost Eden
Garden photo gallery of Ipomoea mauritiana
Gardening facts about Ipomoea mauritiana plant
How to Grow Ipomoea mauritiana
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Size
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