Morning Glory vs Parsley

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

Morning Glory

Ipomoea tricolor

Convolvulaceae · vines

Deer ResistantDrought TolerantLow Maintenance

Parsley

Petroselinum crispum

Apiaceae · herbs

EdibleLow Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

Morning Glory (Zones 2-11)

Parsley (Zones 5-9)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–9

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Morning Glory	Parsley
Scientific Name	Ipomoea tricolor	Petroselinum crispum
Family	Convolvulaceae	Apiaceae
Category	vines	herbs
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Well-drained	Rich, Moist
Height	10'	1'
Spread	2'	1'
Bloom Season	Summer-Fall	Spring-Summer
Bloom Color	Blue, Purple, Pink, White	Yellow-green (second year)
Growth Rate	Fast	Medium
Native Region	Central America	Mediterranean
Maintenance	Low	Low

Special Traits

Morning Glory

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantYes — Drought Tolerant

Parsley

Yes — EdibleNo — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Care Tips

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.

Parsley

✓Soak seeds overnight before planting — slow to germinate (3-4 weeks).
✓Harvest outer stems first.
✓Cut flower stalks to prolong leaf production.
✓Swallowtail butterfly host plant.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

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.

Choose Parsley if you want a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 5–9.

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 Morning Glory and Parsley grow in the same hardiness zone?

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

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

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

Which grows taller, Morning Glory or Parsley?

Morning Glory grows taller at 10' compared to Parsley at 1'. Morning Glory spreads 2' while Parsley spreads 1'.

Are Morning Glory and Parsley deer resistant?

Morning Glory is deer resistant, but Parsley is not. If deer are a concern, Morning Glory is the better choice, or protect Parsley with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, Morning Glory or Parsley?

Both Morning Glory and Parsley have low maintenance requirements. They need a similar level of care including regular attention to watering, pruning, and soil health.

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Detailed Comparison

Feature	Morning Glory	Parsley
Scientific Name	Ipomoea tricolor	Petroselinum crispum
Family	Convolvulaceae	Apiaceae
Category	vines	herbs
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Well-drained	Rich, Moist
Height	10'	1'
Spread	2'	1'
Bloom Season	Summer-Fall	Spring-Summer
Bloom Color	Blue, Purple, Pink, White	Yellow-green (second year)
Growth Rate	Fast	Medium
Native Region	Central America	Mediterranean
Maintenance	Low	Low

Care Tips

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.

Parsley

✓Soak seeds overnight before planting — slow to germinate (3-4 weeks).
✓Harvest outer stems first.
✓Cut flower stalks to prolong leaf production.
✓Swallowtail butterfly host plant.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

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.

Choose Parsley if you want a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 5–9.

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 Morning Glory and Parsley grow in the same hardiness zone?

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

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

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

Which grows taller, Morning Glory or Parsley?

Morning Glory grows taller at 10' compared to Parsley at 1'. Morning Glory spreads 2' while Parsley spreads 1'.

Are Morning Glory and Parsley deer resistant?

Morning Glory is deer resistant, but Parsley is not. If deer are a concern, Morning Glory is the better choice, or protect Parsley with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, Morning Glory or Parsley?

Both Morning Glory and Parsley have low maintenance requirements. They need a similar level of care including regular attention to watering, pruning, and soil health.