Hydrangea vs Morning Glory

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

Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla

Hydrangeaceae · flowers

Deer ResistantMedium Maintenance

Morning Glory

Ipomoea tricolor

Convolvulaceae · vines

Deer ResistantDrought TolerantLow Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

Hydrangea (Zones 5-9)

Morning Glory (Zones 2-11)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–9

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Hydrangea	Morning Glory
Scientific Name	Hydrangea macrophylla	Ipomoea tricolor
Family	Hydrangeaceae	Convolvulaceae
Category	flowers	vines
Sun	⛅ Part Shade	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium to High	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Rich, Moist	Well-drained
Height	6'	10'
Spread	6'	2'
Bloom Season	Summer	Summer-Fall
Bloom Color	Blue, Pink, White	Blue, Purple, Pink, White
Growth Rate	Medium	Fast
Native Region	Japan	Central America
Maintenance	Medium	Low

Special Traits

Hydrangea

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Morning Glory

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantYes — Drought Tolerant

Care Tips

Hydrangea

✓Prune after flowering on old wood varieties.
✓Add aluminum sulfate for blue flowers, lime for pink.
✓Protect from afternoon sun in hot climates.

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 Hydrangea if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade with medium to high water in zones 5–9.

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 5–9. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Hydrangea grows in USDA zones 5-9, while Morning Glory grows in zones 2-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 5 through 9.

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

Hydrangea needs part shade and medium to high 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, Hydrangea or Morning Glory?

Morning Glory grows taller at 10' compared to Hydrangea at 6'. Morning Glory spreads 2' while Hydrangea spreads 6'.

Are Hydrangea and Morning Glory deer resistant?

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

Which is easier to maintain, Hydrangea or Morning Glory?

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

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Detailed Comparison

Feature	Hydrangea	Morning Glory
Scientific Name	Hydrangea macrophylla	Ipomoea tricolor
Family	Hydrangeaceae	Convolvulaceae
Category	flowers	vines
Sun	⛅ Part Shade	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium to High	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Rich, Moist	Well-drained
Height	6'	10'
Spread	6'	2'
Bloom Season	Summer	Summer-Fall
Bloom Color	Blue, Pink, White	Blue, Purple, Pink, White
Growth Rate	Medium	Fast
Native Region	Japan	Central America
Maintenance	Medium	Low

Care Tips

Hydrangea

✓Prune after flowering on old wood varieties.
✓Add aluminum sulfate for blue flowers, lime for pink.
✓Protect from afternoon sun in hot climates.

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 Hydrangea if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade with medium to high water in zones 5–9.

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 5–9. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Hydrangea grows in USDA zones 5-9, while Morning Glory grows in zones 2-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 5 through 9.

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

Hydrangea needs part shade and medium to high 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, Hydrangea or Morning Glory?

Morning Glory grows taller at 10' compared to Hydrangea at 6'. Morning Glory spreads 2' while Hydrangea spreads 6'.

Are Hydrangea and Morning Glory deer resistant?

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

Which is easier to maintain, Hydrangea or Morning Glory?

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