Description
Botanical Name: Ipomoea purpurea
Family: Convolvulaceae
Native: Neotropics
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer; usually grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: 8’–10′ tall
Variety Information: 2″–3″ across, rich royal purple petals marked with a vivid, almost incandescent ruby star, and a pinkish-white throat
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant