![]() ![]() Morning glory vines are sturdy and not generally affected by disease or pests, but can occasionally be susceptible to white blister, rust, fungal leaf spot, stem rot, and wilt. Softwood cuttings of perennial species can be rooted in spring or summer. Water freely during growing season and once or twice a week during dry periods but again, established morning glory plants can tolerate drier conditions. Be careful not to fertilize too much as this can produce more foliage than flowers. Amendments & Fertilizer:Īlthough usually not necessary, you can apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season. Adult plants aren’t as picky about their soil and can tolerate poor, dry conditions. ![]() Morning glories prefer moderately fertile, well-drained soil that is kept consistently moist until the plant is well established. No pruning is required but to prevent unwanted self-seeding, old flowers should be thoroughly removed before they form seedpods. Morning glories grow quite rapidly once established, up to 12 feet or more in one season. ![]() Helpful hint: If starting from seed, use peat or other disintegrating pots that can be planted directly in the soil to lessen the stress on the root system. Water deeply for several days after transplanting to help the roots get established in their new home. When transplanting, be careful of the roots, as they don’t like being disturbed. Cover lightly with one-quarter to one-half inch of soil and water thoroughly. If planting from seed, file seeds to break the outer shell and soak for 24 hours prior to planting to help with germination. Be considerate of neighboring yards and where the seeds might fall. Morning glories will readily self-seed if allowed, so make sure they are in an area that is accessible for cutting back spent blooms before they go to seed or an area where self-seeding is acceptable. Because of their rapid growth, choose a location that will allow for its mature size. They will tolerate some very light shade, but bloom their best in full sun. If sown directly into the garden, plant after any threat of frost and once the ground has warmed up to 64 F. Morning glories are easily grown from seed and can be started indoors four to six weeks before the last spring frost. Field bindweed blooms in white or pink flowers and usually has smaller leaves than morning glory. These deep roots also allow it to overwinter in colder climates to return again and again. Field bindweed, on the other hand, sends out deep roots that make it nearly impossible to get rid of. They grow quite rapidly and will aggressively self-seed if not prevented by cutting back and removing seed pods, and some varieties have been declared invasive in certain areas. Morning glories are from the family Ipomoea and, yes, can also be hard to handle and stubborn. Morning glories are often mistaken for their aggressive and invasive cousin, field bindweed ( Convolvulus arvensis), also called creeping Jenny, but they are two different species. Morning glory seeds are highly toxic if ingested. Varieties available in purple, blue, red, white, pink and bi-colored. Height/Spread:Ħ to 12 feet, or more depending on variety. Annual in areas that get below 45 F, but can still reseed and come back year after year on their own perennial in warmer, more tropical climates. ![]()
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