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Variety Info
Family: Convolvulaceae
Native: Neotropics
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer; usually grown as an annual.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer
Plant Dimensions: 9'–10' vines
Variety Info: 1"–2" wide flowers in assorted colors; may include white, light lavender-blue, rose, pink, and violet.
Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Plants started too early outside will end up less vigorous than plants started when warmer.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Sow into a biodegradable pot that can be directly planted in the ground to avoid disturbing roots.
Days to Emerge: 5–15 Days
Seed Depth: ½"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"–12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6"–12"