This is the third post in our series on vining plants for your garden. In this post, we will discuss Ipomea Tricolor, otherwise known as the Morning Glory.
Morning Glory is a very common, widely known vine that can be easily cultivated from seed indoors and grows quickly in the summer months outdoors. Native to Central and South America, it is a perennial in Zones 10-11 and an annual in colder, more northerly zones. Morning Glory is known for it’s colorful, showy flowers that bloom in abundance during the cool morning hours, and close up in the heat of the afternoon.
Morning Glory vines are an excellent choice for trellises and arbors, as they grow quickly and make for excellent temporary screens. The vines easily reach 10′, and in one growing season, the stems can become quite large and thick.
Morning glory does best in full sun, and requires moderate moisture and well-drained soil.
This is a really Great Series! I can’t wait to read more!