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Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting

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Common names
  • Japanese Morning Glory

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Location: My yard
Date: 2011-09-14
Sunsmile 'Violet'

Date: 2007-08-16
Sunsmile lavender
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Uploaded by dave
Location: Butterfly garden
Date: 2012-09-14
'Sun Smile Blue'
Location: Indiana  Zone 5
Date: 2012-07-26
Comments:
  • Posted by imabirdnut (North Texas - Zone 7b) on Sep 14, 2012 8:30 AM concerning plant:
    Doesn't vine like other morning glories. Low bushy habit.

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