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Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 4 to 6 inches
Plant Spread: 6 to 12 feet
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Multi-Color: Red, Orange, Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Espalier
Uses: Groundcover
Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Toxicity: Other: All parts of the plant have toxic qualities
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Scarify seeds: chip hard seed coat, soak for 12 to 18 hours before sowing
Days to germinate: 1 to 3 weeks but germination may be erratic even under ideal conditions.
Depth to plant seed: 1/4 inch
Other info: Reseeds readily.
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Spanish Flag
  • Morning Glory

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Location: central Illinois
Date: 2015-02-20

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