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Ipomoea leptophylla (Bush morning glory)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.9m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ipomoea leptophylla
Other names
Bush morning glory, Big root morning glory, Bush moonflower, Manroot, Man root
Genus
Ipomoea Ipomoea
Species
I. leptophylla - I. leptophylla is a mound-forming, deciduous perennial with arching stems bearing narrowly lance-shaped to linear, dark green leaves and, early summer to early autumn, trumpet-shaped, purple-pink to pink flowers with darker throats.
Ipomoea leptophylla is: Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
Toxicity
Seed is toxic if ingested.
Flower
Purple-pink, Pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowering.
Propagation
Sow seed in situ after last frost date. Nick seed coat and soak overnight prior to sowing. Can be started earlier under glass at 20-25C. Place in bright light and keep consistently moist.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Ipomoea leptophylla (Bush morning glory) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Desert garden/Xeriscaping, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Meadow, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in humus-rich, neutral to alkaline, preferably gravelly, sandy soil in full sun. Forms a large taproot so tolerates drought but is difficult to transplant. Frost kills top growth. New growth tends to emerge late in spring.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Ipomoea leptophylla
Other names
Bush morning glory, Big root morning glory, Bush moonflower, Manroot, Man root
Genus
Ipomoea Ipomoea
Species
I. leptophylla - I. leptophylla is a mound-forming, deciduous perennial with arching stems bearing narrowly lance-shaped to linear, dark green leaves and, early summer to early autumn, trumpet-shaped, purple-pink to pink flowers with darker throats.
Native to
Central United States, Texas (United States)
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
Toxicity
Seed is toxic if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Purple-pink, Pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowering.
Propagation
Sow seed in situ after last frost date. Nick seed coat and soak overnight prior to sowing. Can be started earlier under glass at 20-25C. Place in bright light and keep consistently moist.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Ipomoea leptophylla (Bush morning glory) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Desert garden/Xeriscaping, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Meadow, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in humus-rich, neutral to alkaline, preferably gravelly, sandy soil in full sun. Forms a large taproot so tolerates drought but is difficult to transplant. Frost kills top growth. New growth tends to emerge late in spring.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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