Melinda Myers

Morning Glory

Botanical Name

Ipomoea purpurea, I. tricolor

Hardiness

Zones 10 to 11, grown as an annual elsewhere

Height

6 to 12 feet

Width

1 to 2 feet

Flowers

Early summer to early fall: white, pink, magenta, purple, blue

Light

Full sun

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost or outdoors after danger of frost has passed
• Nick seeds or soak overnight to hasten germination
• Plant seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.  Plant seeds 6 inches apart and 1 inch deep. Thin 3-inch tall plants to 12 inches apart.
• Space transplants 12 inches apart
• Provide support for plants to grow on

Problems

Japanese beetles, can be invasive in some regions

Varieties

• Heavenly Blue - bright blue flowers with white throat
• Star of Yelta - heirloom variety, purple flowers with pink star center