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When to Plant Morning Glory in Bird Island, Minnesota (55310)

Location

Bird Island, Minnesota

ZIP Code

55310

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, May 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 4b

Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bird Island, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

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