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Bush Morning Glory, Gloria de la Mañana

Scientific Name: Ipomoea carnea ssp. fistulosa (Mart. ex Choisy) D. F. Austin
Synonym: Ipomoea fistulosa
Family: Convolvulaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 21-24
USDA: 10-11

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Tropical Americas

Growth Habits: Shrub, 4 to 16 feet tall (1.2-5 m); leaves 4 to 10 inches long (10-25 cm), hairy underside

Watering Needs: Regular to abundant water

Propagation: Seeds, woody cuttings

Blooming Habits:
Pink flowers, with a darker more purplish throat, 2 to 3.5 inches long (5-9 cm), up to 4.4 inches in diameter (11 cm).

Fruiting Habits:
Ovoid fruit, 0.6 to 0.8 inch long (1.5-2 cm)

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