Blue morning glory

Ipomoea indica

Climber4×4 mzone 11–12light shade

Profile

Family: Convolvulaceae
Habit: Climber
Height: 4 m
Spread: 4 m
Growth: fast
Lifespan: 11 years
First yield: after 1 year
Hardiness: zone 11–12
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: dry – very moist
pH: 5 – 8.5

evergreenground cover

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Medicinal1 of 10

Other uses4 of 10

Origin & habitat

Florida, Mexico to Argentina

Grows at forest edges and in disturbed areas.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

die Samen sind giftig. Sie enthalten LSA (Lysergsäureamid), eine Substanz mit halluzinogener Wirkung, ähnlich wie bei der verwandten Art Ipomoea tricolor. Der Verzehr ist gefährlich und kann Übelkeit, Erbrechen und psychische Symptome verursachen.

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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