Botanical Information for Morning Glory Split Second:
- Scientific Name: Ipomoea purpurea
- Common Name: Split Second Morning Glory
- Origin: Cultivar developed for ornamental use
- Plant Type: Annual
- Growth Habit: Vining, can grow to 4-6 feet long, excellent for climbing support structures
- Flowers: Large, double, frilly, rosy pink blooms resembling peonies, about 2 inches in diameter
- Harvest: Not applicable for flowers, but seeds can be collected from dried pods after the blooming season.
Growing Information:
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil, appreciates compost or organic matter for nutrients.
- Sunlight: Requires full sun to bloom prolifically.
- Spacing: Space seeds or seedlings about 6-12 inches apart to allow for vine expansion.
- Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy; morning glories can tolerate some drought.
- Support: Needs trellises, fences, or other structures to climb since it’s a vine.
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