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    • Photo of Calystegia macrostegia flower by Jerry Kirkhart

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    Calystegia macrostegia

    Also Known As

    • California Morning Glory

    Plant type

    perennial, vine

    size

    • H: 8'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Calystegia macrostegia plant details

    Calystegia macrostegia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Calystegia macrostegia

    Plant type: perennial vine
    Plant family: convolvulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 0 - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender and white blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Calystegia macrostegia

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Long lasting colorful blooms for a good part of the year. Great for climbing on fences. Keep watered through the summer to keep green.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Calystegia macrostegia plant

    How to Grow Calystegia macrostegia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Calystegia purpurata

    aka Calystegia collina, Calystegia purpurata ssp. purpurata, Coast Morning Glory, Coast Range False Bindweed, Pacific False Bindweed, Purple Western Morning Glory, Smooth Western Morning Glory

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Calystegia purpurata flower by Far Out Flora
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    Calystegia malacophylla ssp pedicillata

    aka Sierra False Bindweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Calystegia malacophylla ssp pedicillata flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Calystegia collina ssp oxyphylla

    aka Bindweed, Perennial Morning Glory, Serpentine Morning-Glory

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8b-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-8"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Calystegia collina ssp oxyphylla flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Calystegia occidentalis

    aka Chaparral False Bindweed, Western Chaparral Morning Glory

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Calystegia occidentalis flower by The Watershed Nursery
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