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Ipomoea alba

Family Convolvulaceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 3 - 21 m (10 - 70 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The tender perennial Ipomoea alba (evening glory) bears showy, striped pastel yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid-summer to mid-fall. This plant is climbing in form and has glossy, coarse textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour. The stems are cork-like in texture. Ipomoea alba (evening glory) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Annual, container, specimen, tropical and vine or climber.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Ipomoea alba (evening glory) grows at a very fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.