Morning Glory Heavenly Blue

This showy climber will dazzle all who are lucky enough to behold it! Morning glory is so named because the flowers open in the cool of morning, then close when it gets too hot. On cloudy days and in the fall, the blossoms stay open all day. Grown as an annual, although perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer. Deer resistant. Caution: Parts of this plant are toxic if ingested.

When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED.

1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Plants started too early outside will end up less vigorous than plants started when warmer.

When to start inside: 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Sow into a biodegradable pot that can be directly planted in the ground to avoid disturbing roots.

Special germination instructions: Scarify; soak seed in water for 12 to 24 hours or nick with sandpaper before sowing.