Grandpa Ott's Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) - This self-sowing, free-blooming Bavarian heirloom was gifted in the 1970’s from farmer John Ott of Iowa, to his granddaughter. These seeds have been carefully preserved for years by Grandpa Ott’s family and the Seed Savers Exchange. A vigorous and lengthy early blooming vine of velvety, intensely purple flowers with an inner ruby-like star. The vines blossom throughout the season, and the trumpet-shaped flowers always attract an array of hummingbird species.
30 seeds per packet
Caution: All parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested. Keep away from children and pets. The customer assumes full responsibility and liability when purchasing, handling, or growing this plant.
Growing Instructions: Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing to improve germination. Sow seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost. Plant seeds 1 cm deep in moist soil and keep under full light. Seeds germinate in 7–14 days.
Thin or transplant seedlings 20–30 cm apart at the base of supports such as a trellis, fence, or obelisk. Morning Glory thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Days to Germination: 7 - 14
Plant Spacing: 8" - 12" (20cm - 30cm)
Plant Height: 8' - 9' (245cm - 275cm)
Features:
Hardiness Zones: Annual
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, & Hummingbirds
