Ipomoea purpurea Seeds (Milky Way Morning Glory)

Milky Way Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea), also known as ‘Heavenly Blue,’ is a stunning and versatile plant species. It features heart-shaped, glossy leaves with elongated stems that climb and twine effortlessly. This annual vine produces vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of blue and white, resembling the starry expanse of the Milky Way. Reaching heights of 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters), it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. Milky Way Morning Glory is ideal for trellises, fences, and arbors, adding a touch of celestial beauty to any garden. It grows in USDA hardiness zones 2-11 and can be easily propagated from Ipomoea purpurea seeds.

Growing Ipomoea purpurea from Seed

• Growth cycle: Annual
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Highland, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Subarctic, Tropical Wet & Dry
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: White

Germinating Milky Way Morning Glory Flower Seeds

To germinate Ipomoea purpurea, soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix, keep it moist, and provide indirect sunlight. Germination should occur within 7-14 days.

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 Milky Way 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 Milky Way 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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