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When to Plant Morning Glory in Laurel, Maryland (20708)

Location

Laurel, Maryland

ZIP Code

20708

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, April 19, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Morning Glory directly outdoors 2 weeks after your last frost date โ€” it needs warm soil.

๐ŸŒฟ Plant Details

Scientific Name Ipomoea purpurea
Days to Maturity 65 days
Mature Height 72-120"
Spread 12"

โ˜€๏ธ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Low to Moderate

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

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Growing Morning Glory in Zone 7b

Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) is a popular garden vegetable. In Laurel, Maryland, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Morning Glory grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.