Jacquemontia pentanthos
Posted: July 4th, 2013, 11:10 am
| Botanical Name | Jacquemontia pentanthos |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | |
| Specie | |
| Local Name in Urdu | Does not exist |
| Common Name | Small flower morning glory |
| Life Cycle | Blooms all year long |
| Cultivar Name | NA |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Woody vine |
| Height | 4-5 feet |
| Spacing | Usually grown a solitary vine |
| Flowering Months | Mainly in summer, blooms all year |
| Flower Color | Light blue |
| Growing Areas | Tropical, relatively common in Karachi |
| Frost Tender | Yes |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Soil pH | No special issues known |
| Propagation | Air layering |
| Uses | Ornamental |
| Other Details | If you wish to decorate your entrance gates, this vine is among the best choice. The vine is covered with sky blue flowers in the morning which look very pleasant in early morning. The vine will also cover close by trees. The flowers, like all morning glories, close in the evening. The flowers are not fragrant. The woody vine is definitely worth adding to all gardens. No specific pests known. Requires moist soil all the time. |
