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Ipomoea quamoclit (Cardinal Climber, Cypress Vine)

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Plant Type: Annual
Uses: Climbing, Ornamental
Propagation: Seeds
Habit: Climbing
Light: Full Sun
Flower Color: Red, White, Pink
Blooms: Summer, Autumn
Width: 2 - 3 ft.
Height: 6 - 12 ft.
Fertility: Moderately Rich, Average
Soil: Neutral, Well-Drained, Medium
Zone: 1 - 11

Half-hardy Annual. Annual climber with twining tendrils and bright green, deeply cut leaves. Red, pink and white tubular flowers appear in summer and through the autumn. Good for a garden fence where it can be appreciated in the growing season. Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours prior to sowing. Does not like to be transplanted.