Description
Grow the Milky Way Morning Glory, from freshly harvested Ipomoea tricolor climber seeds. Milky Way is much like the Shiva Morning Glory. Its trumpet shaped blooms are pure white, accented with deep blue, almost violet colored stripes, which lead to the center of the flower. The saucer like flowers open up to 3 or 4 inches wide, exposing a star shaped indentation on its single, round petals. The vines themselves will reach a mature length of roughly 7 to 13 feet tall. Combining Milky Way with "Black Kniolas" will create a gorgeous color contrast.
This heirloom vine has been used for decades, to cover old fences with its attractive, spade shaped leaves and cheery flowers. It is also used on porches and balconies, covering railings, posts and pillars as well. Although Milky Way Morning Glory is sought after by many gardeners across the world, you might be surprised to learn that in some states, it is considered an invasive species. You should consider checking into which varieties of Morning Glory plants are allowed in your state, if any at all. The plants themselves do not require much maintenance and grow vigorously when left unattended for weeks at a time.
Milky Way Morning Glory is categorized as an annual flowering climber. Its leaves, flowers and vining stems will grow quickly from fresh Ipomoea seeds. Once established, the plants will bloom profusely through the summer months, later dying with the first frost. Seeds can be collected at the end of the season, once the flowers have dried out. The seeds can sometimes fall to the bare ground beneath, just before the first frost, allowing these beautiful plants to regrow the following season.
Grow Milky Way Morning Glory plants directly outdoors to enjoy its masses of gorgeous blooms. Its sea of color will be sure to attract an array of beneficial insects to the garden, such as butterflies, bumblebees, hummingbirds & honeybees as well. Check out our "Vines" category to create a gorgeous color combination with more than 20 varieties of climbers to choose from.