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Beach Morning Glory

Beach Morning Glory

Ipomoea pes-caprae

groundcover☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 8bZone 12b

Beach Morning Glory is a salt-tolerant, trailing groundcover with heart-shaped leaves and pink or purple funnel-shaped flowers that thrives in sandy coastal environments. It rapidly spreads across sandy shores and dunes, requiring minimal water once established.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0.5–1′ tall × 3–10′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 8bZone 12b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8b to Zone 12b

pH Range

67.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

pioneer

Native to the United States

Native Range

Tropical and subtropical coasts worldwide

Native to: Florida, Hawaii

Function & Care

erosion controlwildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leafflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering