Fast-growing vine; scarify seeds before planting; blooms close by afternoon; self-seeds vigorously
Select your zone to highlight your exact planting dates. Dates are calculated from each zone's average frost dates.
| Zone | Last Frost | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2A | May 30 | — | — | May 30 |
| Zone 3B | May 15 | — | — | May 15 |
| Zone 4A | May 8 | — | — | May 8 |
| Zone 4B | May 1 | — | — | May 1 |
| Zone 5A | Apr 25 | — | — | Apr 25 |
| Zone 5B | Apr 18 | — | — | Apr 18 |
| Zone 6A | Apr 21 | — | — | Apr 21 |
| Zone 6B | Apr 10 | — | — | Apr 10 |
| Zone 7A | Apr 5 | — | — | Apr 5 |
| Zone 7B | Mar 28 | — | — | Mar 28 |
| Zone 8A | Mar 20 | — | — | Mar 20 |
| Zone 8B | Mar 12 | — | — | Mar 12 |
| Zone 9A | Feb 28 | — | — | Feb 28 |
| Zone 9B | Feb 15 | — | — | Feb 15 |
| Zone 10A | Feb 1 | — | — | Feb 1 |
| Zone 10B | Jan 15 | — | — | Jan 15 |
| Zone 11A | Jan 1 | — | — | Jan 1 |
Morning glories are fast-growing vines that cover a trellis in weeks, bearing trumpet-shaped flowers that open each morning and close by afternoon.
Good companions: pole beans, squash, corn (use on same trellis structure)
Avoid planting near: Rich, heavily-amended soil
Ornamental; collect seeds before pods split for replanting