Atlanta planting calendar
When to plant
Mid-August: save these warm-season annual seeds for spring. Direct-sow in April after frost danger has passed and the soil is warm, or start indoors only a few weeks earlier. They grow fast once warm weather arrives, but an August sowing would not leave enough season for a strong vine and long bloom period.
Research checked against UGA Extension’s fall pollinator guidance, UGA’s Southern herb guide, Iowa State’s perennial seed guide, and University of Maryland’s native-seed guide. Weather varies, so shift spring dates when frost arrives unusually early or late.
How to sow
Nick the hard seed coat gently or soak the seeds overnight, then sow about ¼ inch deep after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. You can also start them indoors a few weeks before your last frost.
How to grow
Give the young vines a trellis or fence as soon as they begin to climb. Morning glories grow best in sun and usually need less feeding than fussier flowering plants.
What to expect
The vines grow quickly in warm weather and can self-sow generously. Flowers open in the morning and often close as the day heats up.
Seed-sharing note
These seeds came from plants growing in my garden. Seedlings are individuals, so they may not look exactly like the parent plant—and that is part of growing from seed.
A note from my garden“These are seeds from my garden. Morning glory seeds should not be eaten, so please keep them away from children and pets.”
