Ipomoea letophylla

Description

A compact mound forming morning glory.

Perfectly suited for dry hot gardens this bush forming morning glory is great addition in a drought prone area. A real rarity to be admired by all.

Flowering: Summer-Autumn

Hardiness: Hardy -7c if kept in sandy substrate

Height: 40cm

Spread: 45cm

Common Name: Bush Morning-glory / Bush Moonflower / Manroot

Life Cycle: perennial

Family: Convolvulaceae

Foliage: linear

Basic Colour: ( pink  )

Flower Colour: pink / purple

Natural Flowering: June – August

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 40cm

Soil Requirements:  average / dry / well-drained / sandy

Soil ph: acidic / alkaline / neutral

Location:  container / cottage garden / border / rock garden / Mediterranean / meadow

Usage: ornamental

Pruning: leave to die back then cut dead stems and leave dormant through winter

Tolerates: drought tolerant

Origin: south central USA