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Morning Glory

Ipomoea purpurea

Your guide to planting, growing, and getting to know this plant.

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Morning Glory care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Ipomoea purpurea
Common names
Common Morning Glory
Family
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Ipomoea
Species
I. purpurea
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Start growing

Requires full sun and a trellis. Do not over-fertilize with nitrogen (you'll get leaves but no flowers).

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Growing with your kit

The Seeds In A Cup® kit includes a 'Twine-Link' trellis to observe the plant's spiral climbing movement.

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Propagation

By seed (soak 24 hours before planting).

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Each flower lasts only one day. Fast twining growth can exceed 10 feet in one season.

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Growing conditions

Sunny, disturbed sites; climbs anything nearby.

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Weather & tolerances

Highly heat and drought tolerant.

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Pests & plant health

Spider mites in dry conditions.

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Plant safety

Seeds are toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and small children.

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Botanical features

A fast-growing annual vine with heart-shaped leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers (blue, purple, or white) that open at dawn.

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Varieties

‘Heavenly Blue’, ‘Grandpa Otts’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Quick coverage for fences/trellises. stunning morning visual interest

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Native range & distribution

Native to Mexico and Central America; global garden favorite.

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Conservation

Secure; can become a garden weed if not managed.

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Name origins

From the Greek ‘ips’ (worm) and ‘homoios’ (like), referring to the twining stems.

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History

In Chinese folklore, they signify a single day of meeting for two lovers who were separated as stars.

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