Re: Bush Morning Glory

Linda,
These are quite different plants, and I was only
pointing out that I. fistulosa is not a mediterannean
species, but loves hot, hot summers, and can even
bloom in inland San Fernando Valley locations, but
will never reach the tree size it does in the tropics
of southern Mexico, where it is gorgeous.  It will not
do at all well where it really gets cold and wet in
winter, or where the summer temps simply don't suit
it.  I remember seeing masses of these growing in the
ruins of Monte Alban outside Oaxaca City.


--- Linda - The Lavender Lady <mtnstar@oc  snet.net>
wrote:

> Moira, you are correct, mine was Convolvulus
> cneorum.  Which is referred to as bush morning glory
> here in California, I just assumed this was the one
> being referred to here  After reading the first post
> more thoroughly, I see that was not the case.  I
> guess that is why there are botanical names - to
> avoid confusing similar plants or different plants
> with the same common names.  Thanks for clearing
> this up.
> 
> Ken, I did come across this site with someone who
> will send seeds for Ipomoea fistulosa - not sure how
> old the post is (and not sure about overseas) - but
> might be worth a try.  If they are growing it in San
> Antonio, Texas, it might grow in your location
>
http://plantanswers.tamu.edu/00promotions/morningglory/morningglory.html
> 
> 
> Ipomoea fistulosa looks like a plant I might be
> interested in as it seems to grow much larger than
> Convolvulus cneorum.
> 
> Linda
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