Calystegia purpurata

Also Known As

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

size

H: 6'-15'
W: 6'-15'

planting zones

9a-11

Calystegia purpurata plant details

Calystegia purpurata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calystegia purpurata

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: convolvulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calystegia purpurata

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our dear customers ask us for native vines so very often, & here's one that I think you folks will really enjoy. It's superficially ?Bindweed"-esque, but this native actually belongs here & deserves to be included in gardens as well. Plus, it's far & away more manageable & polite. Large white to apple blossom pink flowers are its most prominent feature ? these 3" beauties bloom in the latter parts of Spring all the way through Fall! Very clay tolerant & at ease with long periods of drought, a full grown specimen can climb anywhere from 6 to 15', but largely this depends on the support available near where you plant it. In the wild you can often see the plant's specious white flowers peeking through the crown of some woody shrub & it can be planted in the garden in a similar way for a delightful effect. Needs an occasional drink for best appearance, & goes somewhat deciduous in Winter.