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IPOMOEA leptophylla
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Convolvulaceae |
| Origin: | Southern North America: prairie, plains, roadsides, meadows. |
| Special Features: | Beautiful large pink funnel-shapes flowers with darker troats. Drought tolerant/ for xeriscaping/ waterwise design. |
| Historical: | Traditional edible and medicinal plant. |
| Basic Colour: | (pink / salmon) |
| Flower Colour: | pink funnel-shapes flowers |
| Natural Flowering Period: | July - September |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z7 - Z11
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| Foliage: | Entire, narrow, linear, green. |
| Growth Habit: | deep roots / bushy |
| Height with Flowers: | 60 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 50 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | dry / sandy / well-drained |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | solitary plant |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 120 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
8 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
300 Gram |
| Plug tray recommended size(s): | deep open flats |
| Sowing Direction: |
(8) These perennial seeds germinate very irregularly over a long period. Lower temperatures of less than +5°C [41°F] are very effective. Seed trays should not be discarded prematurely. Constant moisture must be maintained. Do not leave in direct sunlight. For Alstroemeria we recommend to keep sowing for 3 weeks at approximately +30°C [86°F], then 3 weeks at +5°C [41°F], then at +21°C [70°F].
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| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") |
| Fertilizer: | Light (100-150 ppm) |
