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Morning Glory
Ipomoea purpurea
Also known as: ipomoea
Fast-growing annual vine with funnel-shaped flowers that open each morning. Provides quick vertical cover on trellises and fences.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing6–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth0.25–0.5″
Height72–180″
Spread12–24″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
3–4 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
1–9 weeks after last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
5–10 days
Days to Harvest
60–90 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 2–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Nick or soak seeds overnight before planting. Provide trellis. Can self-seed aggressively. Frost sensitive.
Companion Plants
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