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Products > Ipomoea indica   Ipomoea indica - Blue Dawn Flower      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Vine Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning-glories) Origin: Pantropical Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Blue Bloomtime: Spring/Fall Synonyms: [Ipomoea acuminata, Pharbitis cathartica] ] Height: Climbing (Vine) Width: Spreading Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Ipomoea indica (Blue Dawn Flower) - This is a tropical evergreen vine with lush velvety lobed leaves. It can quickly cover a large area. In the late spring to fall, the three inch wide bright blue flowers bloom and then fade to pink. Requires full sun, little fertilization and moderate watering. Leaves are hardy to 20-25F. Can cover a chain link fence or a building. Most commonly called the morning glory vine. We used to use the name Ipomoea acuminata for this plant and it is also sometimes sold as Pharbitis cathartica.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]