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Morning Glory growing in a garden

How to grow morning glory

Ipomoea purpurea

When to plant morning glory

Common morning glory is a fast-growing annual twining vine whose 2-inch funnel-shaped flowers open in the morning from mid-summer to fall (NC State). Direct sow after the last spring frost in a well-drained, even poor, sunny spot; scarify the seeds and soak them 12 to 24 hours before sowing to aid germination. It self-seeds readily and can become weedy.

Morning Glory is timed by season rather than your frost dates, so the planting calendar does not generate ZIP-specific dates for it. Check the cited sources below to fine-tune for your area.

Growing conditions

Lifecycle
Annual
Sun
Full sun
Soil pH
6 to 8

Common problems

  • self seeding
  • weedy

Sources

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