Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) Seeds-50 Seeds

Grow beautiful Morning Glory, a vigorous climbing vine known for its large, trumpet-shaped flowers that open in the morning. The fast-growing vines quickly cover trellises, fences, arches, and other supports, creating a lush vertical display throughout the warm growing season. 

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Key Details

• Botanical Name: Ipomoea purpurea
• Common Name: Morning Glory
• Type: Warm-Season Annual Vine
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 60–90 days
• USDA Growing Zones: 2–11 as an annual; perennial in frost-free climates
• Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine
• Flower Color: Mixed colors, depending on seed variety
• Flower Type: Trumpet-shaped
• Plant Height: 6–12+ feet
• Plant Width: 2–4 feet when supported
• Bloom Time: Summer through fall
• Frost Tolerance: Not frost tolerant; damaged by freezing temperatures
• Drought Tolerance: Moderately drought tolerant once established

Features

• Fast-growing climbing vine
• Large, colorful trumpet-shaped flowers
• Excellent for trellises, fences, arches, and walls
• Creates attractive vertical garden coverage
• Flowers open in the morning and typically close later in the day
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Performs well during warm summer weather
• Can readily reseed in favorable conditions

Growing Information

• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Loose, fertile, well-draining soil
• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
• Seed Depth: 1/4–1/2 inch
• Plant Spacing: 6–12 inches
• Row Spacing: 12–18 inches
• Germination: Approximately 5–14 days
• Optimal Germination Temperature: 65–80°F
• Water: Keep soil moderately moist during germination and early growth

Morning Glory seeds have a hard outer coating. Gently nick or file the seed coat and soak seeds in warm water for several hours before planting to encourage faster and more uniform germination.

Direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Provide a trellis, fence, or other sturdy support early, as the vines grow quickly once established.

Plant Care & Blooming

Water regularly while plants are young and establishing their root systems. Once established, Morning Glory can tolerate short periods of dry weather, although consistent moisture during flowering and vigorous growth will produce healthier vines and more abundant blooms.

Train young vines onto their support as they grow. Morning Glory generally requires little pruning, but trimming can help keep vigorous vines within their growing area.

The flowers open in the morning and may close by afternoon, particularly during hot, sunny weather. Allowing flowers to mature can result in abundant seed production and natural reseeding.

Note: Morning Glory is a vigorous vine and can spread readily by seed in favorable climates. Provide adequate support and space, and check local recommendations before planting if invasive spread is a concern.