Ipomoea purpurea Seeds (Grandpa Otts Morning Glory)

Grandpa Otts Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) is a vibrant and eye-catching plant species. It features heart-shaped leaves and bell-shaped flowers in various shades of deep purple, with bright pink throats. Also known as Purple Morning Glory or Convolvulus, it is a climbing vine that can reach up to 10 feet in height. This fast-growing annual is adaptable and prefers full sun. It is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 2 to 11 and can be grown from Ipomoea purpurea seeds, which are readily available. Grandpa Otts Morning Glory adds beauty and color to gardens and attracts pollinators.

Growing Ipomoea purpurea from Seed

• Growth cycle: Annual
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Semiarid, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry, Mediterranean
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Purple

Germinating Grandpa Otts Morning Glory Flower Seeds

To germinate Ipomoea purpurea, scarify the seeds by gently nicking their hard outer coating with a file or sandpaper. Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow seeds in well-draining soil, keep moist, and place in a warm, sunny location.

We source all of our Ipomoea purpurea seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Grandpa Otts Morning Glory seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Grandpa Otts Morning Glory seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Ipomoea purpurea seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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