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

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