Description
Morning Glory is one of the most well-known annuals in the summer garden. Give them a structure to climb, like a trellis, arbor, fence or pergola, and they make a truly glorious display! Ipomoea nil is a variety from Japan, and this particular one is called Chocolate..Morning glory is a climbing vine that can climb nearly 10 feet. It grows as an annual in USDA zones 3 - 10..The color is a combination of rose and light brown with a white throat, and the blooms measure 5 inches across. Morning Glory also has lovely foliage, deep green, heart-shaped leaves that provide the perfect back-drop for the colorful blooms..Morning Glory seed has a hard seed coat. To improve germination, nick the seed with a knife and soak the seed overnight in tap water. Start the seeds directly outside in a sunny location..Sowing Rate: 6 - 8 seeds per foot. Space the plants about 9 - 12 inches apart, cover with ¼ inch of soil and keep the seed moist. Germination is usually within 21 days. In areas with a late spring, the seed can be started indoors and transplanted outside when the seedlings have 2 - 3 leaves.
