Ipomoea pes-caprae (Beach Morning Glory, Goat's Foot, Bayhops, Railroad Vine)


Botanical Information

FamilyConvolvulaceae
GenusIpomoea
Speciespes-caprae
CategoryBulbs, Tropicals
TypeVine

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-7 -(-1)
Temperature (°F)20 - 30
Height15 cm
Spread10-15 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodFebruary, March, April, May, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

HabitatThis species can be found on the sandy shores of the tropical Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Leaf DescriptionDark green, fan shaped spreading around the the plant. Foliage leaves have shallow notches at their apexes.
Flower DescriptionColour ranges from pink to red-purple or violet. Colour tends to be darker at the inside base of each flower.
Fruit DescriptionFruit production is generally high, but is affected by storm events, plant density and other factors. Four seeds per fruit are produced. Seeds are brown in colour and do not require a dormant period before sprouting. However, the seed coat is impermeable to water and should be scarified before planting.
Texture DescriptionRunners are succulent and have a milky coloured sap.

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