Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Convolvulaceae
Native
Neotropics
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Flower Color
Purple
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Grandpa Ott's Morning Glory Seeds
Ipomoea purpurea
2"–3" across, rich royal purple petals marked with a vivid, almost incandescent ruby star, and a pinkish-white throat
Planting Morning Glory
Plant Spacing
A groupf of 3 seeds every 6"–12"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 12, 13
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
½"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ½" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A groupf of 3 seeds every 6"–12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6"–12" |
| Germination | 5–15 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Sow into a biodegradable pot that can be directly planted in the ground to avoid disturbing roots. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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8 reviews
- Pamela R.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars5/23/26Good seeds
Sprouted in seed tray and transplanted to beds - doing well so far
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/25/26Hey Pamela,
We love hearing that your Grandpa Ott's Morning Glory Seeds sprouted so well in the seed tray and are thriving after transplanting! It sounds like you've got the perfect growing method down. We're excited for you to see those beautiful purple blooms soon! Thanks for sharing your morning glory growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Janice S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/12/245 Stars
Growing vigorously, just starting to bloom and climb.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Gail S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/5/245 Stars
hi
Morning star morning glory
Returning again and again
Blanketing space Comforting glory for your mind s eye
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - Jennifer H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/27/245 Stars
The morning glories grew beautifully, but only a handful of the other seeds sprouted, and those that did did not survive being transplanted from their peat pot nursery to outdoors.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - JBFRated 5 out of 5 stars12/30/235 Stars
If I had to plant only one variety of morning glory, Grandpa Ott would unquestionably be it! Large velvety indigo blooms (lighter blue but still very lovely in the first photo, planted in poor rocky soil) that fade to magenta as the day progresses. They glow as if lit from within. The heart-shaped foliage is beautifully formed and textured. AND the buds resemble purple and white swirled unicorn horns!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate