Morning Glory 'Star of Yelta' (Ipomoea purpurea 'Star of Yelta'): Deep Purple Trumpets

Ipomoea purpurea 'Star of Yelta' (aka 'Star of Yalta'), a cultivar of Tall Morning Glory, is a vigorous annual vine with large, deep velvety purple flowers with a striking magenta star pattern radiating from the center. It's a classic heirloom for trellises and fences.

Botanical Profile

Growing Morning Glory 'Star of Yelta'

This fast-growing vine climbs 10–15 feet. The leaves are heart-shaped. The 3–4 inch flowers open in the morning, fading by afternoon, each with a deep purple background and a distinct, radiating magenta-pink star. Blooms summer to frost. Easy from seed (nick and soak).

Grown as an annual everywhere. Full sun, average soil, regular water. Self-sows readily (may be invasive in warm areas—deadhead). Use on trellises, fences, arbors. The star pattern is mesmerizing. A beloved heirloom for vertical color.