
Description
This showy climber will dazzle all who are lucky enough to behold it! Morning glory is so named because the flowers open in the cool of morning, then close when it gets too hot. On cloudy days and in the fall, the blossoms stay open all day. Caution: Parts of this plant are toxic if ingested.
Variety Info
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native: Neotropics
- Hardiness: Annual
- Exposure: Full sun
- Bloom Period: Summer to frost
- Plant Dimensions: 15' vine
- Variety Info: 4"–5" wide, sky blue flowers with white throats
- Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Plants started too early outside will end up less vigorous than plants started when warmer.
- When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Sow into a biodegradable pot that can be directly planted in the ground to avoid disturbing roots.
- Days to Emerge: 5–15 days
- Seed Depth: ½"
- Seed Spacing: A group of of 3 seeds every 6" – 12"
- Thinning: When 2" tall thin to 1 every 6" – 12"
Description
This showy climber will dazzle all who are lucky enough to behold it! Morning glory is so named because the flowers open in the cool of morning, then close when it gets too hot. On cloudy days and in the fall, the blossoms stay open all day. Caution: Parts of this plant are toxic if ingested.
Variety Info
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native: Neotropics
- Hardiness: Annual
- Exposure: Full sun
- Bloom Period: Summer to frost
- Plant Dimensions: 15' vine
- Variety Info: 4"–5" wide, sky blue flowers with white throats
- Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Plants started too early outside will end up less vigorous than plants started when warmer.
- When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Sow into a biodegradable pot that can be directly planted in the ground to avoid disturbing roots.
- Days to Emerge: 5–15 days
- Seed Depth: ½"
- Seed Spacing: A group of of 3 seeds every 6" – 12"
- Thinning: When 2" tall thin to 1 every 6" – 12"