Morning Glory Plant

 Morning Glory Plant

The Morning Glory plant is a beautiful and fast-growing vine from the family Convolvulaceae. Its most notable feature is its trumpet-shaped flowers, which open in the morning and often close by the afternoon, particularly on sunny days. Here's more information about the Morning Glory plant:

 Key Characteristics:

1. Flowers: 

Colors range from blue, purple, pink, white, and red.

The flowers usually have a distinctive, bright center, and they bloom abundantly in summer and early fall.

2. Leaves: 

Heart-shaped or lobed, with a vibrant green color.

3. Growth: 

Morning Glories are vines that can grow up to 10 feet or more in height.

They are ideal for growing on trellises, fences, or other structures due to their climbing nature.

4. Light and Soil: 

They thrive in full sun and prefer well-drained soil.

They can tolerate poor soil but do best with moderate watering and occasional fertilization.

5. Varieties: 

Ipomoea tricolor (most common with blue flowers) 

Ipomoea purpurea (purple or pink flowers)

Calystegia sepium (hedge bindweed)

6. Care: 

Morning Glories are low-maintenance. Once established, they are drought-tolerant and can self-seed easily.

7. Special Traits: 

The flowers are sensitive to light and typically close by the afternoon, which is why they are called "Morning Glory."

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