(Ipomoea nil ‘Picotee Blue’)

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Picotee Blue Morning Glory is a warm weather annual flowering vine that is native to Mexico and South American but can be found growing throughout the southern United States. At maturity, this plant reaches the height of 6-9' and features a fast-growing vine with heart-shaped dark green leaves, and dramatic 6" blue blooms with bright white edging a purple star inside. This plant can be grown in containers or hanging baskets, attracts bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and hummingbirds, has medicinal properties, and self sows!

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  • General Information
  • Soil Preparation
  • Germination
  • Seedlings
  • Crop Care
  • Harvesting
  • Storage
  • Seed Saving
  • Medicinal
  • Companion Planting
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​​Family: Convolvulaceae

Genus: Ipomoea

Species: nil

Variety: Picotee Blue Morning Glory

Native to: Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Galápagos, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela, Windward Is.

Introduced into: Alabama, Bangladesh, Bermuda, California, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Central African Repu, Chad, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Christmas I., Comoros, Congo, Cuba, East Himalaya, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Florida, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hainan, India, Inner Mongolia, Ivory Coast, Jawa, Korea, KwaZulu-Natal, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Louisiana, Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Mauritius, Myanmar, Namibia, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nigeria, Northern Territory, Pakistan, Philippines, Queensland, Rodrigues, Réunion, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Socotra, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Tanzania, Texas, Thailand, Tibet, Uganda, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Western Australia, Yemen, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe.

Ease of Growing: Moderate
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Grown as: Annual

Bloom Time: Spring, Late spring or early summer. Summer, Late summer or early fall

Growing Habit: Vine

Hardiness: Half Hardy. Morning glory will sprout again after a light frost but will not tolerate a hard freeze.

Crops: Spring Transplant, Spring

Growing Season: Short, Long

Growing Conditions: Cool, Warm. Morning glory will grow best in a sunny part of the garden in areas with cooler summers, but should be placed in a partially shady spot in areas with hotter summer days.

Outdoor Growing Temp: 50°F - 90°F

Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 55°F. Seeds will germinate at 55-68˚ but will take longer to germinate above 65˚F

Start Indoors: Yes

Start Outdoors: Yes

Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool). Morning glory grow best in the sun in areas with cooler summers. 

Water: Moderate. For the best flavor, keep Morning glory well watered. This helps to neutralize the spiciness of the greens and flowers.

Feeder: Light. Grow Morning glory in soil that is higher in Phosphorus and Potassium than Nitrogen. Growing Morning glory in nitrogen rich soil produces more vegetative growth and discourages blooming.

Suitability: Needs summer shade

Small Gardens?: Yes

Containers?: Yes. Suitable in 1 gallon. Suitable for hanging baskets. Needs excellent drainage in pots

Attracts beneficial insects?: Yes. Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds.

Height: 84"+ 

Spacing: 15-18’

Sow Depth: 1/4”

Produces: a fast-growing vine with heart-shaped dark green leaves, and dramatic 6" blue blooms with bright white edging a purple star inside.

Uses: Flowering Tree, Will Naturalize.

USDA Grow Zone: 3a-9b
Soil Preference:
Soil pH: 6.1-7.8, Ideal 6.5-7.5. Many gardeners prefer growing Morning glory in nitrogen poor soil, as nitrogen rich soil encourages more vegetative growth with less blooms. Grow in well drained soil. In gardens with very sandy soils, add compost to help retain moisture.

Soil Preparation:
Compost (Nitrogen), 2" in top 6" of soil, 1 time: In gardens with very sandy soils, add compost to help retain moisture. Otherwise omit.
​In warm climates, seed can be direct sown in spring as soon as the soil reaches a temperature of 70-85 degrees F. For faster germination, nick the seed coat with a sharp knife or soak the seed in warm water overnight.

In cooler climates, the seed can be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring; plant the nicked seeds 1/4" deep and keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy until germination, which should take place in 7-10 days with adequate warmth.

​Transplant seedlings as soon as possible after germination, since they resent root disturbance; the soil temperature should be at least 65 degrees F with no chance of frost.
These plants do well in well-drained moist soil, but also tolerate fairly dry soil; they prefer full sun. The vines grow very quickly, especially in heat; they will need significant support such as a fence or arbor. Without support, they will simply trail along the ground until they find something to climb. This plant self-sows readily, and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. We cannot sell this seed to customers in AZ or MI.
Morning glory is often considered invasive (if they like their growing conditions) and only minimal care is needed. Make sure Morning glory is well watered for the most healthy leaves and flowers.

Water Needs: Moderate. For the best flavor, keep Morning glory well watered. This helps to neutralize the spiciness of the greens and flowers.

Fertilizer Needs: Light. Grow Morning glory in soil that is higher in Phosphorus and Potassium than Nitrogen. Growing Morning glory in nitrogen rich soil produces more vegetative growth and discourages blooming.

Support: Optional. If you want your Morning glory to grow up, you can encourage it up a trellis, fence, or some other kind of support.
 These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed in the garden.
Morning glory's flowers and leaves are best used fresh. If you need to, store flowers in a plastic bag in the fridge for 1 - 2 days.

Storage Req: Refrigerator 
Storage Temp: 35-40°F 
Storage Length: 1-2 days
After flowering, this plant will produce seed pods that can be harvested as soon as the husk turns black. Remove the seeds from the husks and store them in a cool, dry place.

Seed Viability in Years: 3-4 years
Germination Percentage: 70%
The seed is anthelmintic, anticholinergic, antifungal, antispasmodic, antitumour, diuretic and laxative. It is used in the treatment of oedema, oliguria, ascariasis and constipation. The seed is also used as a contraceptive in Korea. The seed contains small quantities of the hallucinogen LSD. This has been used medicinally in the treatment of various mental disorders. The pounded plant is used as a hair wash to rid the hair of lice.
Project Purity Seeds can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
​Melons. Vigorous morning glory vines will twine up any type of support and grow intol ush, heavy-blooming plants. They are at their best on a sturdy fence. They attract hoverflies. They don’t partner well with other annual or perennials flowers since their growth can overwhelm those plants. However, they can grow well with evergreen shrubs, such as junipers and yews, providing a pleasant surprise of color against the green foliage.

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