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Growing Info

Scarification: Snip a small section of the seed coat away from the seed eye.
Be careful not to cut too deep. Soak in warm water for 24 hours.

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: seeds normally germinate in 7-30 days at diurnally alternating temperatures of 86 and 68 degrees F.

Native to: Assam, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal

Introduced to: Bermuda, Burkina, Cameroon, Central African Repu, Chad, Comoros, Cook Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Guinea, Haiti, Hawaii, Jamaica, Jawa, Leeward Is., Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, New Caledonia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Réunion, Rodrigues, Senegal, Seychelles, Society Is., Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sumatera, Thailand, Tonga, Venezuela, Windward Is., Zaïre

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Introduced

Argyreia nervosaArgyreia nervosa

Elephant Creeper, Woolly Morning Glory

Argyreia nervosa

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Growing Info

Scarification: Snip a small section of the seed coat away from the seed eye.
Be careful not to cut too deep. Soak in warm water for 24 hours.

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: seeds normally germinate in 7-30 days at diurnally alternating temperatures of 86 and 68 degrees F.

Native to: Assam, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal

Native

Introduced

Argyreia nervosa, commonly known as Elephant Creeper, and Woolly Morning Glory, is a captivating perennial climbing vine native to the Indian subcontinent but embraced worldwide, from Hawaii to Africa and the Caribbean. Revered for its stunning aesthetics, its lush, heart-shaped leaves, and vibrant purple blooms create a striking visual display in any garden, adorning pergolas, arbors, or walls with elegance. A. nervosa also holds cultural and medicinal significance, with its roots traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine.

Easy to cultivate, this vine thrives in warm climates but can be grown in greenhouses in cooler regions. A. nervosa flourishes in sunlight and moderately fertile, well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for both professional horticulturists and garden enthusiasts alike.