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Ipomoea pes-caprae
Also Known As
- Bayhops
- Beach Morning Glory
- Goat's Foot Vine
- Railroad Vine
- Seaside Morning Glory
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, vine
size
- H: 16"
- W: 30'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Ipomoea pes-caprae plant details
Ipomoea pes-caprae is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomoea pes-caprae
- Plant type: perennial groundcover vine
- Plant family: convolvulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 30 FT - wide, 0 - 16 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, long-blooming, showy, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomoea pes-caprae
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: erosion, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Ipomoea pes-caprae plant
How to Grow Ipomoea pes-caprae
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- erosion control
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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