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Growing: Morning Glory |
| By Ellen Brown |
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Botanical Name:
Ipomoea
Life Cycle:
annuals, vines/climbers
Planting Time:
spring
Height:
climbs 6' to 12'
Exposure:
full sun
Soil:
average, moist, well-drained soil, not too fertile
Hardiness:
n/a
Bloom Time:
early summer to mid fall
Flower:
blue, purple, pink, scarlet and white trumpet shaped flowers
Foliage:
green vine with heart-shaped leaves
Propagation:
seeds
Suggested Use:
trellises, decks railings, fences, lampposts
Growing Hints:
Morning Glories are easy to start from seed. Soak seeds for 24 hours or nick the hulls prior to planting to speed germination, then sow them 1/2" deep directly outdoors. In climates with long, cool springs, start seeds in peat pots indoors several weeks before your last frost date and move them into the garden when overnight temperatures stay above 45º F. Vines will reach 10 feet or more within two months.
Interesting Facts:
Morning Glories are native to the tropics. Flowers last for one day and are normally open only from dawn to mid morning, but may last all day under cloudy skies. Hummingbirds are attracted to the blooms.
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RE: Growing: Morning Glory
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Post By Madiha (Guest Post)
(06/29/2008)
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I need some seeds of morning glory if possible. but I live in Pakistan :( is there a way to send them? I can send seeds of exotic Pakistani plants too. plz let me know at madiha610 AT yahoo.com
ciao
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RE: Growing: Morning Glory
HELLO,
I WOULD LOVE TO GROW SOME MG IF YOU STILL HAVE SOME TO SHARE.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE LORRIE
GOFF1952@ROADRUNNER.COM
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Post By ron k (Guest Post)
(08/16/2007)
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I have several types of morning glory and they all have the same problem. The plants are completly denuded of leaves. All that is left is the main stem and branches. Help
ron_kraus at msn dot com
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RE: Growing: Morning Glory
I planted Morning Glorries by seed and they have sprouted. The plants are in a pot and are now about 5 inches long. They seem to be taking forever to grow and I have a nylon string for them to wrap around on. They are exposed to full sun. Why so long?
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RE: Growing: Morning Glory
seeds are easy to harvest off of the vines as well--i still have tons of them from vines grown last years--i planted 4 pkgs of seed last year and saved around 200 or more seeds. Anyone need some? Can't tell you colors or anything and some might be 4 o'clocks.
contact me at babz519 (at) yahoo.com
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