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Ipomoea × multifida (Cardinal climber)

Ipomoea × multifida Photo/Illustration: Lee Anne White

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Botanical Name: Ipomoea × multifida eye-poe-MEE-ah ex mul-TIF-ih-dah Common Name: Cardinal climber Synonyms: Ipomoea sloteri Genus: Ipomoea
Cardinal climber is a twining annual with deeply lobed mid-green leaves and 1-inch crimson blooms with white throats appearing in summer.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Seeds are highly toxic if ingested. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds.
 Care: Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support or use as a groundcover. Chip seeds or soak for 24 hours before sowing. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
 Propagation: Sow seed in spring.
 Problems: White blister, rust, fungal leaf spots, stem rot, thread blight, charcoal rot, and wilt.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Characteristics Attracts Hummingbirds
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Red Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Poisonous, Trellis
Seasonal Interest , Summer Interest
Type ,Annuals

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