Morning Glory — Climbers
Ipomoea purpurea
Full sun, moderate watering — indoors or out in high summer.
- Sow
- Apr
- Plant out
- Jun
- In flower
- Jul, Aug, Sep
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
- Hardiness
- H1c
- Season
- summer
- Height
- 400–800 cm
- Spacing
- 100 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Bee friendly
- Bee friendly
Growing notes
Grows to 4-8 metres. Space about 50-100cm apart. In flower Jul-Sep.
Toxic to pets
Morning glory seeds are harmful if eaten, to people and pets: they cause vomiting, and large amounts can cause hallucinations. Keep seed packets and seed heads away from children and pets. If a person eats any, get medical advice; if a pet does, contact a vet.
→ NHS 111 for a person; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal