How to Grow and Care for Common morning glory

Common morning glory, also known as Tall morning-glory, Purple morning-glory, Morning-glory, Grandpa Ott's morning glory, Star of Yelta morning glory

Common morning glory is considered an undemanding plant, thriving in a variety of soil types provided they are well-draining. It requires full sun to bloom profusely. Special care points include regular watering to keep the soil moist, particularly during dry spells, and monitoring for pests like aphids. Its vigorous growth may require routine pruning to manage size and shape.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Human & Pets

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Planting and Growing Common morning glory

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Hardiness Zones	5-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Human & Pets

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Varieties of Common morning glory

Common morning glory 'Star of Yelta'

Common morning glory 'Star of Yelta' is a Common morning-glory cultivar created for its hardiness and blooms. These characteristics also explain why common morning glory 'Star of Yelta' is a preferred spring plant with gardeners. The cultivar produces tricolor blooms, unlike the single color produced by most other plants in the family. The blooms remain open for longer and appear from early summer until late fall.

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Common morning glory is distinguishable by its heart-shaped leaves and vibrant, funnel-shaped flowers that exhibit a wide range of colors including purple, blue, pink, or white hues. With a typical climbing habit, it can rapidly grow up to 6-10 feet (approximately 180-300 cm) in length. This plant has a robust nature, thriving in various soil types, notably in well-drained, sandy substrates, and is known for its aggressive self-seeding capability. The hardy seeds of common morning glory benefit from pre-sowing treatments such as scarification and soaking to enhance germination.