Boxwood vs Morning Glory

Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?

Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens

Buxaceae · shrubs

Deer ResistantMedium Maintenance

Morning Glory

Ipomoea tricolor

Convolvulaceae · vines

Deer ResistantDrought TolerantLow Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

Boxwood (Zones 5-8)

Morning Glory (Zones 2-11)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–8

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Boxwood	Morning Glory
Scientific Name	Buxus sempervirens	Ipomoea tricolor
Family	Buxaceae	Convolvulaceae
Category	shrubs	vines
Sun	☀️ Part Shade to Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Well-drained	Well-drained
Height	8'	10'
Spread	8'	2'
Bloom Season	Spring	Summer-Fall
Bloom Color	Green	Blue, Purple, Pink, White
Growth Rate	Slow	Fast
Native Region	Europe, Asia, Africa	Central America
Maintenance	Medium	Low

Special Traits

Boxwood

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Morning Glory

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantYes — Drought Tolerant

Care Tips

Boxwood

✓Avoid deep cultivation near shallow roots.
✓Thin interior branches for air circulation.
✓Protect from drying winter winds.
✓Don't plant too deep.

Morning Glory

✓Nick or soak seeds overnight for faster germination.
✓Provide sturdy support.
✓Self-seeds prolifically — can become invasive.
✓Full sun is essential for abundant blooms.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose Boxwood if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade to full sun with medium water in zones 5–8.

Choose Morning Glory if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 2–11.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.

View BoxwoodProfile →View Morning GloryProfile →

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Boxwood and Morning Glory grow in the same hardiness zone?

Boxwood grows in USDA zones 5-8, while Morning Glory grows in zones 2-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 5 through 8.

Do Boxwood and Morning Glory have the same sun and water needs?

Boxwood needs part shade to full sun and medium water, while Morning Glory needs full sun and medium water. Their differing requirements mean you may need separate garden areas for each.

Which grows taller, Boxwood or Morning Glory?

Morning Glory grows taller at 10' compared to Boxwood at 8'. Morning Glory spreads 2' while Boxwood spreads 8'.

Are Boxwood and Morning Glory deer resistant?

Yes, both Boxwood and Morning Glory are considered deer resistant, making them excellent choices for gardens in areas with deer pressure.

Which is easier to maintain, Boxwood or Morning Glory?

Boxwood has medium maintenance while Morning Glory has low maintenance. Morning Glory may be easier for beginning gardeners to manage.

Explore More Data Tools

For adjacent public-data tools, methodology notes, and network updates, visit DataPeek Facts.

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Boxwood	Morning Glory
Scientific Name	Buxus sempervirens	Ipomoea tricolor
Family	Buxaceae	Convolvulaceae
Category	shrubs	vines
Sun	☀️ Part Shade to Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Well-drained	Well-drained
Height	8'	10'
Spread	8'	2'
Bloom Season	Spring	Summer-Fall
Bloom Color	Green	Blue, Purple, Pink, White
Growth Rate	Slow	Fast
Native Region	Europe, Asia, Africa	Central America
Maintenance	Medium	Low

Care Tips

Boxwood

✓Avoid deep cultivation near shallow roots.
✓Thin interior branches for air circulation.
✓Protect from drying winter winds.
✓Don't plant too deep.

Morning Glory

✓Nick or soak seeds overnight for faster germination.
✓Provide sturdy support.
✓Self-seeds prolifically — can become invasive.
✓Full sun is essential for abundant blooms.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose Boxwood if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade to full sun with medium water in zones 5–8.

Choose Morning Glory if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 2–11.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Boxwood and Morning Glory grow in the same hardiness zone?

Boxwood grows in USDA zones 5-8, while Morning Glory grows in zones 2-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 5 through 8.

Do Boxwood and Morning Glory have the same sun and water needs?

Boxwood needs part shade to full sun and medium water, while Morning Glory needs full sun and medium water. Their differing requirements mean you may need separate garden areas for each.

Which grows taller, Boxwood or Morning Glory?

Morning Glory grows taller at 10' compared to Boxwood at 8'. Morning Glory spreads 2' while Boxwood spreads 8'.

Are Boxwood and Morning Glory deer resistant?

Yes, both Boxwood and Morning Glory are considered deer resistant, making them excellent choices for gardens in areas with deer pressure.

Which is easier to maintain, Boxwood or Morning Glory?

Boxwood has medium maintenance while Morning Glory has low maintenance. Morning Glory may be easier for beginning gardeners to manage.