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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in cold water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

***Ipomoea purpurea 'Grandpa Otts'* *Ipomoea purpurea***

'Grandpa Otts'

Grandpa Otts Morning Glory

In Stock: 3.853 lb (Total:3.853lb)

Ipomoea purpurea Grandpa Otts

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Germination:

97%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

17,626

Quantity:

3.85 lb

Collected in:

Colorado

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832209

Native to: Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Arizona, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Chile Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela

Introduced to: Alabama, Angola, Assam, Austria, Baleares, Bangladesh, British Columbia, Bulgaria, California, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Cape Verde, Central European Rus, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Colorado, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, East European Russia, East Himalaya, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Florida, France, Free State, Georgia, Great Britain, Greece, Hainan, Haiti, Hawaii, Illinois, India, Iran, Italy, Kentucky, Kenya, Korea, KwaZulu-Natal, Leeward Is., Lesotho, Madagascar, Madeira, Maryland, Mauritius, Michigan, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Mexico, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, North Carolina, Northern Provinces, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Oregon, Pakistan, Philippines, Primorye, Puerto Rico, Québec, Queensland, Réunion, Rodrigues, Romania, Rwanda, Sicilia, South Carolina, South European Russi, Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tadzhikistan, Tanzania, Tennessee, Texas, Thailand, Tibet, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Uganda, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Himalaya, Windward Is., Wisconsin, Yemen, Zaïre, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in cold water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Introduce a splash of majestic royal purple to your garden with the Grandpa Otts Morning Glory, a time-honored variety of Ipomoea purpurea. This vintage bloomer flaunts delicate, velvet-petaled, trumpet-shaped flowers in dark blue-violet, beautifully contrasted by a bright rose star and pink throat. This stunning climber is a proven eye-catcher when grown against a fence or trellis, perfect for turning any space into an old-fashioned garden haven.
Grandpa Otts Morning Glory is a versatile, no-fuss beauty. It thrives in full sun, flourishes in well-draining soil and dry conditions, and isn't picky about overly rich soil. In fact, it even welcomes colder climates by easily reseeding itself. This vigorous climber starts its bewitching floral display early in the summer and lasts till the first fumes of frost.
Enhance your climbing structures and add height to your landscape with this robust climber that easily scales 8-10 ft up arbors, fences or any support. Its soft stems are engirdled by lush green, heart-shaped leaves, creating an emerald tapestry against the sturdy structure. In morning light, the trumpet-flowers unfurl the depth of their velvety purple and close down by the afternoon, hence their resonating name, Morning Glory.
Sow the seeds after the last spring frost or start the nursery 4-6 weeks before planting outdoors. Grandpa Otts Morning Glory is adored by wildlife, attractively luring butterflies and hummingbirds whilst repelling hungry deer. Not just a climber, it's equally dramatic in containers, hanging baskets or as enchanting ground cover. Note that while it self-seeds readily, it does not aggressively invade your greenspace.