Morning Glory, Grandpa Ott’s Morning Glory Seeds – Heirloom

Variety Info.:

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

Sowing Info.:

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″