Description: Long green vines up to 10 feet long. Heart-shaped leaves with bell-shaped flowers
Peak Season: Perennial (year round) Most aggressive in late spring (May- June)
Treatment: Herbicide

Morning Glory is characterized by bell-shaped flowers that typically open from dawn till midmorning and close for the rest of the day. They can be a variety of colors from blue and purple to white. The vines can grow up to ten feet long in as short as two months, riddled with heart-shaped leaves.

When will I see Morning Glory?

Since Morning Glory is a perennial weed, you will see it year round. As is common with most plants, the primary growing is done during the late spring time (May – June).

How do I get rid of Morning Glory and how long will it take?

Aside from hand pulling the individual taproots out of your lawn by hand, a selective herbicide is the best way to get Morning Glory out of your lawn. This should be applied every five to six weeks. After the second consecutive application you will see withering in the leaves. I can take up to six consecutive applications to completely kill the largest and most established plants.

How do I prevent Morning Glory from getting into my lawn?

While there is no way to perfectly keep out all Morning Glory, there are a few things you can do to help prevent new growth in your lawn. These include:

• A Pre-emergence herbicide in April or May to help prevent germination.
• Mowing your lawn on the second highest setting to help crowd out any potential growth and block out the sunlight.