Ipomoea tricolor 'Flying Saucers'

Also Known As

Flying Saucers Morning Glory

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 1'-10'
W: 1'-10'

planting zones

1-12

Ipomoea tricolor 'Flying Saucers' plant details

Ipomoea tricolor 'Flying Saucers' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue, white and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomoea tricolor 'Flying Saucers'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: convolvulaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 10 FT - wide, 1 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, white and yellow blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomoea tricolor 'Flying Saucers'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Circa 1960! The essence of summer mornings, large saucer-shaped flowers 5 inches across, unfurl each day to display stripes of white cloud against blue sky with a lemon yellow throat. They bloom from summer to fall on a twining vine to 10' tall.