Morning GloryCommon Name: Morning Glory Scientific Name: Ipomoea purpurea USDA Hardiness Zones: N/A (annual) Approximate number of seeds per kilogram (pound) : 27,500 (12,500) Sun: full sun Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination, do not overwater Soil: cover with 1/4 inch of soil, use average to poor, well-drained soil, do not fertilize Temperature: 24 to 27 degrees Celsius (75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit) Spacing: 6 to 8 inches apart once seedlings reach 3 inches in length. Germination Time: about 7 days Morning Glories grow on a vine and produce large blue blooms, although other colors have been developed. They should be planted near a post or trellis so that they have support. Germination may be aided by scarifying the seeds with a file or sandpaper prior to planting. Morning Glories will bloom from early summer to early autumn.
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