Description

'Grandpa Ott's Morning Glory Seeds by Botanical Interests offer a vibrant burst of color with 2″–3″ royal purple flowers, each marked with a striking ruby star and a pinkish-white throat. This vigorous vine thrives in full sun, growing up to 10' tall, making it ideal for covering fences, trellises, or hanging from containers. With its heart-shaped leaves and attractive blooms, it adds both beauty and pollinator appeal to any garden. Grandpa Ott's blooms from summer to frost and may even self-sow. Caution: Most parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.

36 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Ipomoea purpurea
Family: Convolvulaceae
Native: Neotropics
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer; usually grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: 8'–10' tall
Variety Information: 2″–3″ across, rich royal purple petals marked with a vivid, almost incandescent ruby star, and a pinkish-white throat
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Plants started too early outside will end up less vigorous than plants started when warmer.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Sow into a biodegradable pot that can be directly planted in the ground to avoid disturbing roots.
Days to Emerge: 5–15 days
Seed Depth: ½”
Seed Spacing: A groupf of 3 seeds every 6″–12″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 6″–12″