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Morning Glory – Grandpa Ott’s Seeds

$2.29

Brighton | 2
Chelmsford | 6
Concord | 12
Falmouth | 9
Osterville | 6
Tewksbury | 4
Winchester | 7
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Description

'Grandpa Ott's' is an exquisite, dependable bloomer. This vigorous vine with gorgeous flowers and beautiful heart-shaped leaves will cover fences and trellises, trail on the ground, or hang from large baskets or containers. May self-sow. Caution: Most parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.

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

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″

36 seeds.