Beach Morning Glory
Ipomoea pes-caprae
Also listed as Convolvulus brasilianus
Also known as Railroad Vine, Transoceanic Morning Glory, Seaside Morning Glory
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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.
Why grow it
Beach Morning Glory outperforms most groundcovers in highly saline, sandy soils where many alternatives struggle or fail entirely. Its ability to stabilize dunes and tolerate salt spray makes it useful where conventional landscaping plants require frequent amendment or irrigation. Once established, it needs minimal water input compared to turf or ornamental alternatives in coastal zones.
Watch out for
In areas with consistent moisture, this plant may remain vegetative and flower sparsely; flowering tends to be more prolific under drier conditions. Its trailing habit means it can require periodic management if grown near cultivated beds or pathways, as it will naturally spread into adjacent areas.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Tropical and subtropical coasts worldwide
Native to: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Beach Morning Glory grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Beach Morning Glory outperforms most groundcovers in highly saline, sandy soils where many alternatives struggle or fail entirely. Its ability to stabilize dunes and tolerate salt spray makes it useful where conventional landscaping plants require frequent amendment or irrigation. Once established, it needs minimal water input compared to turf or ornamental alternatives in coastal zones.
Watch out for
In areas with consistent moisture, this plant may remain vegetative and flower sparsely; flowering tends to be more prolific under drier conditions. Its trailing habit means it can require periodic management if grown near cultivated beds or pathways, as it will naturally spread into adjacent areas.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Tropical and subtropical coasts worldwide
Native to: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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