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Morning Glory

Written by the GrowByCity Editorial Team · Updated April 2026
2 min read

Fast-growing climbing vine with trumpet flowers that open each morning. A warmth-loving plant that does best between 18°C and 28°C, morning glory adapts well to tropical and subtropical conditions but cannot tolerate frost. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide moderate, even watering throughout the growing season. Expect blooms in approximately 60-90 days. Valued as much for its cut-flower potential as for its garden presence — stems last well in a vase.

Harvest 60-90 days
Temp Range 10°C — 35°C

Quick Answer: How to Grow Morning Glory

Morning Glory takes 60-90 days to harvest. It grows best in 18–28°C with full sun and moderate watering. Morning Glory is not frost tolerant — wait until after the last frost to plant. It can be grown in 350 cities worldwide.

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Growing Requirements

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Water
Moderate
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Harvest
60-90 days

Temperature Range

18-28°C
-10°C 45°C
Optimal: 18–28°C Tolerates: 10–35°C
Tropical suitable: Yes
Cities growing: 350 of 350

Growing Tips

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Expert Tips

Nick or soak seeds. Provide trellis. Wait until soil warms to at least 18°C before transplanting outdoors — cold soil stunts growth and can invite root rot. Water steadily but avoid soggy soil. A 5-cm layer of organic mulch helps balance moisture and suppress weeds.

Quick Facts

  • Grows in 350 of 350 cities
  • Available in 7 regions worldwide
  • Temperature range: 10°C to 35°C
  • Optimal growing: 18°C to 28°C
  • Harvest in 60-90 days

Did You Know?

  • 🌱 Morning Glory loves the heat! It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates year-round.
  • 🌱 Morning Glory needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth.

Step-by-Step Growing Guide

Morning glories require warm soil (60°F minimum) and full sun to perform. They prefer poor to average, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8 — fertile soil produces excessive vine growth and fewer flowers. Nick the hard seed coat with a file or soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing to break dormancy. Direct sow 1/2 inch deep after last frost, 6 inches apart, thinning to 12 inches. Provide a sturdy trellis, fence, or string immediately — vines can reach 10–15 feet and are surprisingly heavy when mature. Water moderately during establishment; once established, morning glories are somewhat drought-tolerant and bloom better under mild stress. Avoid nitrogen-heavy fertilizers; a single application of 5-10-10 at planting is sufficient. Flowers open in the morning and close by afternoon or on cloudy days. In frost-free zones they can become invasive — deadhead all spent flowers before seeds mature.

Common Pests & Problems

Leaf miners create pale, winding trails through the leaves, weakening plants aesthetically but rarely causing serious damage — remove affected leaves and apply spinosad if severe. Fungal leaf spot causes brown circular lesions, especially in humid conditions — avoid overhead watering and treat with copper fungicide. Spider mites thrive in hot, dry summer conditions and cause a stippled, pale cast to leaves with fine webbing on undersides — spray forcefully with water and apply neem oil weekly. Japanese beetles skeletonize leaves in midsummer in eastern North America — handpick in early morning when beetles are sluggish. Root knot nematodes can cause swollen roots and stunted growth in sandy soils — rotate planting location and use beneficial nematodes as a soil drench preventively.

Harvest & Storage

Morning glory seeds mature about 60–80 days after flowering. Allow seed pods to dry fully on the vine until they turn papery brown and rattle when shaken. Harvest the entire pod and crack it open to collect seeds — each flower produces 4–6 seeds. Store seeds in a cool, dry location in a paper envelope or glass jar; viability is high for 3–5 years. If harvesting flowers for pressing or craft, pick them in the morning just after they open; they close quickly and are difficult to press open without careful flattening immediately after cutting.

Popular Varieties

'Heavenly Blue' is the iconic sky-blue morning glory with white-throated flowers — one of the most beloved annual vines in existence. 'Grandpa Ott's' is an heirloom deep purple with a star-shaped rose-red throat, extremely vigorous and a prolific self-seeder. 'Scarlett O'Hara' produces vivid crimson-red blooms on vigorous 10-foot vines, one of the best performing red selections. 'Milky Way' offers white flowers streaked with purple star-shaped rays from the throat, a unique and delicate-looking novelty variety.

Where to Grow Morning Glory

Morning Glory can be grown in 350 cities across 7 regions worldwide

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Europe

80 cities
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Asia

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North America

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Africa

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South America

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Oceania

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Middle East

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🌍 Africa (39 cities)

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Addis Ababa, ET medium
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Arusha, TZ medium
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Bamako, ML medium
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Bloemfontein, ZA medium
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Cairo, EG medium
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Cape Town, ZA medium
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Casablanca, MA medium
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Dakar, SN medium
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Dar es Salaam, TZ medium
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Douala, CM medium
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Durban, ZA medium
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Entebbe, UG medium
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Fez, MA medium
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Harare, ZW medium
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Johannesburg, ZA medium
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Kampala, UG medium
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Kigali, RW medium
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Kinshasa, CD medium
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Lagos, NG medium
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Libreville, GA medium
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Lilongwe, MW medium
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Lome, TG medium
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Luanda, AO medium
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Lusaka, ZM medium
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Maputo, MZ medium
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Mombasa, KE medium
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Nairobi, KE medium
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Port Louis, MU medium
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Pretoria, ZA medium
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🌎 South America (39 cities)

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Barranquilla, CO medium
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Buenos Aires, AR medium
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Cali, CO medium
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Concepcion, CL medium
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Cordoba, AR medium
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Curitiba, BR medium
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Cusco, PE medium
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Fortaleza, BR medium
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Georgetown, GY medium
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Goiania, BR medium
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Guayaquil, EC medium
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La Paz, BO medium
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Lima, PE medium
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Manaus, BR medium
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Medellin, CO medium
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Mendoza, AR medium
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Montevideo, UY medium
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Paramaribo, SR medium
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Port of Spain, TT medium
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Porto Alegre, BR medium
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Quito, EC medium
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Recife, BR medium
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Rio de Janeiro, BR medium
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Rosario, AR medium
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Santa Cruz, BO medium
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Santiago, CL medium
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Adelaide, AU medium
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Auckland, NZ medium
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Brisbane, AU medium
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Cairns, AU medium
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Canberra, AU medium
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Darwin, AU medium
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Dunedin, NZ medium
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Gold Coast, AU medium
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Hamilton, NZ medium
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Hobart, AU medium
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Melbourne, AU medium
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Perth, AU medium
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Sydney, AU medium
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Wellington, NZ medium
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Baghdad, IQ medium
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Doha, QA medium
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Kuwait City, KW medium
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Manama, BH medium
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Muscat, OM medium
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Riyadh, SA medium
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Tabriz, IR medium
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Tel Aviv, IL medium
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The best time to plant morning glory depends on your local climate zone. It thrives in temperatures between 18°C and 28°C. Wait until after the last frost in your area. Check your city's planting calendar on GrowByCity for exact dates.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Morning Glory

When should I plant morning glory?

The best time to plant morning glory depends on your local climate. Morning Glory grows best in temperatures between 18°C and 28°C (can tolerate 10°C to 35°C). Morning Glory is not frost tolerant, so wait until after the last frost in your area. Check your city's planting calendar on GrowByCity for exact planting months.

Can morning glory grow in tropical climates?

Yes! Morning Glory can grow in tropical climates. It's successfully grown in tropical cities like Abidjan, Abu Dhabi, Accra. Morning Glory requires full sun and moderate watering.

How long does morning glory take to grow?

Morning Glory typically takes 60-90 days from planting to harvest. It requires full sun and moderate watering. Nick or soak seeds. Provide trellis. Wait until soil warms to at least 18°C before transplanting outdoors — cold soil stunts growth and can invite root rot. Water steadily but avoid soggy soil. A 5-cm layer of organic mulch helps balance moisture and suppress weeds.

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Last updated: March 2026 · Climate data from NOAA, FAO, USDA

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