IPOMOEA purpurea, 'Grandpa Ott' (Morning Glory, Purple with Red Star)
Ipomoea Purpurea commonly known as ‘Grandpa Ott’, a magnificent heirloom Morning Glory from Bavaria (Germany), Ipomoea Nil ‘Grandpa Ott’ is an annual vine with emerald-green, heart shaped leaves and intense royal –purple trumpet shaped flowers. Beautiful hardy annual climber native to the rainforest of South America. Violet purple, trumpet-shaped blooms contrast with rich green foliage in summer. Easy to raise from seeds and grows quickly, making perfect for growing up obelisks.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 750 | 41 |
| 1/4LB | 3,000 | 163 |
| 1/2LB | 6,000 | 325 |
| 1LB | 12,000 | 650 |
| 5LB | 60,000 | 3,250 |
Scientific Name: Ipomoea Purpurea ‘Grandpa Ott’
Common Name: Purple Morning glory
Plant Type: Annual
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Convolvulaceae
Native Range: South America, Mexico
Full Growth Height: 96-120 "
Spread: 36-72 "
Zone: 2-12
Exposure: Full Sun
Advantages: Fast growing
Blooming Season: Summer
Attracts: Bees
Flower Color: Violet Purple
Toxic: Cats, Dogs, Horses
Resistant: Deer
Water Requirement: Average
Soil Type: Moist, Well-drained
Characteristics: Showy
Garden Uses: Informal and cottage, Mediterranean Garden