Scientific Name: Impomoea
Order: Solanales
Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Ipomoea
Plant Type: Annual
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-10
Soil pH Level: 6.0-7.5
Soil Texture: Sandy & Loamy
Sun Exposure: Full
Bloom Time: Summer, Fall
Appearance Description: Morning glories are climbers with heart shaped leaves. Their foliage is trumpet-shaped and can be pink, purple, blue, magenta, or white. Morning glory vines can grow larger than 15-feet.
How to Plant:
1. Loosen soil and remove debris.
2. Mix a compost or manure into the native soil.
3. Dig holes about 1-inch deep.
4. Plant at least 2 or 3 seeds in each hole.
5. Create supports that are around 10 feet high.
How to Maintain:
1. Water thoroughly and evenly on a regular basis; 1.5 inches a week is sufficient.
2. Mulch around the base of the soil for optimal growing.
3. Twine plant around the support system as it grows.
4. Fertilize with a specially formulated plant food as needed.
Top Varieties:
1. Heavenly Blue
2. Scarlett O'Hara
Fun Facts:
1. Morning Glory flower sare often used in fragrances.
2. Morning Glories are known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
3. Morning Glories are highly toxic when ingested.
Related Soil:
Schultz Moisture Plus Potting Mix
Related Plant Food:
Schultz All Purpose Water Soluble
Schultz Bloom Plus Water Soluble
Schultz Flower & Vegetable Extended Feed
Schultz All Purpose Extended Feed
Schultz Granular Rose & Flower Plant Food
Schultz Granular All Purpose Plant Food
