Ipomoea purpurea Seeds (Purple Morning Glory)

Purple Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea), also known as common morning glory or purple morning glory, is a fast-growing, twining vine native to Mexico and Central America. Its heart-shaped leaves are deep green and its bell-shaped flowers bloom in various shades of purple. Reaching heights of 6-10 feet, it is commonly grown as an annual in USDA hardiness zones 3-10. To cultivate this stunning plant, gardeners can acquire Ipomoea purpurea seeds, which can be found online or at local nurseries. With its vibrant blooms and vigorous growth, it is a popular choice for adding a pop of color to fences, trellises, or arbors.

Growing Ipomoea purpurea from Seed

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

Germinating Purple Morning Glory Flower Seeds

To germinate Ipomoea purpurea (common morning glory), scarify the seeds by nicking or filing the hard seed coat. Soak the scarified seeds in warm water for 24 hours, then plant them in well-draining soil. Keep them moist and warm until germination occurs in 1-2 weeks.

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 Purple 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 Purple 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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