Ipomoea purpurea 'Grandpa Ott's'

Also Known As

Grandpa Ott's Morning Glory

Plant type

vine, annual / biennial

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 1'-10'

planting zones

1-12

Ipomoea purpurea 'Grandpa Ott's' plant details

Ipomoea purpurea 'Grandpa Ott's' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer blue, pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomoea purpurea 'Grandpa Ott's'

Plant type: annual / biennial vine
Plant family: convolvulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, pink, purple and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, heirloom, long-blooming, self-sowing, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomoea purpurea 'Grandpa Ott's'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This heirloom variety was the inspiration to the start of the Seed Saver's Exchange. It is a rich royal purple, all velvet-petaled, with a bright rose star and pink throat. Beautiful grown on a fence or trellis, this variety belongs in every old-fashioned garden. Self sows. Tolerates humid heat.

By: Select Seeds

Gardening facts about Ipomoea purpurea 'Grandpa Ott's' plant

How to Grow Ipomoea purpurea 'Grandpa Ott's'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant