Morning Glory

Ipomoea tricolor

  • Height: 10-20 Feet
  • Fragrance: No
  • Flowering: Many colors to choose from including blue, white, red, and bicolor. Flowers open in the morning and fade by evening. Will reseed heavily. 
  • Flower Color(s): Blue
  • Maintenance: A vigorous and easy vine to grow from seed. It can be started indoors or directly sown in the garden. Seeds will germinate quickly if soaked in water for 24 hours prior to planting. 
  • Notes: 'Heavenly Blue' is most common cultivar.
  • Location: Prefers a full sun location and soil where fertility is kept to a minimum.
  • Additional notes: Will quickly cover structures.
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