Ipomoea lacunosa (white morning glory) — Climbing, Trailing

Overview

Ipomoea lacunosa is a climbing, trailing climber wall shrub in the genus Ipomoea, part of the Convolvulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ipomoea lacunosa grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, sub-tropical, climber and wall shrubs and conservatory and greenhouse. It is native to Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

About

Ipomoea lacunosa, the whitestar, white morning-glory or pitted morning-glory, is a species that belongs to the genus Ipomoea. In this genus most members are commonly referred to as "morning glories".

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Ipomoea

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H1c

Plant details

Ipomoea lacunosa size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Climber Wall Shrub
Habit: Climbing, Trailing
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Climber and wall shrubs, Conservatory and greenhouse
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Ipomoea lacunosa

Propagation: Seed, softwood or semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistance: Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly
Disease resistance: Susceptible to fusarium wilt, powdery mildews and virus diseases