morning glory
noun
: any of various usually twining plants (genus Ipomoea of the family Convolvulaceae, the morning-glory family) with showy trumpet-shaped flowers
broadly
: an herb, shrub, or tree of the morning-glory family
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In this vignette, terra cotta pots of different sizes and shades tie together an eclectic group of yellow-and-purple plants that includes agave, coreopsis, Russian sage, and dwarf morning glory.
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Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025
Full Sun Soil Type: Medium Moisture, Well-draining, Average Fertility
Soil pH: Mildly Acidic to Neutral (6.0-7.2)
With true blue flowers and silvery foliage, dwarf morning glory looks stunning spilling out of containers or scrambling along the garden floor.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
San Miguel is also home to lupine and poppies, while Anacapa features vibrant red paintbrush and island morning glory.
—Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025
Sweet potatoes belong to the morning glory family as opposed to regular potatoes that are members of the nightshade family.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
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Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025
Full Sun Soil Type: Medium Moisture, Well-draining, Average Fertility
Soil pH: Mildly Acidic to Neutral (6.0-7.2)
With true blue flowers and silvery foliage, dwarf morning glory looks stunning spilling out of containers or scrambling along the garden floor.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
San Miguel is also home to lupine and poppies, while Anacapa features vibrant red paintbrush and island morning glory.
—Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025
Sweet potatoes belong to the morning glory family as opposed to regular potatoes that are members of the nightshade family.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Morning glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morning%20glory. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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