Ipomoea sagittata
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- eye-poh-MEE-a saj-ih-TAY-tuh
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
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- Description
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Saltmarsh morning glory is a deciduous vine in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae) native to Mexico, the Caribbean and the southeastern United States. It can be found growing on the edges of salt marshes, hammocks, mangrove swamps and thickets. The species epithet sagittata is Latin for “arrow-shaped” and refers to the leaf shape.
This vine will grow 6 feet tall or more and spread by rhizomes and climbs by tendrils. It is salt-tolerant, prefers moist sandy soil and full sun to partial shade.
The large mostly solitary funnel-shaped lavender-pink flowers have 6 fused petals and a darker throat. There are 5 greenish sepals at the base. They bloom from early summer to fall. The flowers open in the morning and close up by afternoon. This morning glory has distinctive arrow-shaped leaves on long stems.
Saltmarsh morning glory does best when grown on a vertical surface as a trellis or fence and will attract a variety of pollinators.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Problems: Watch for aphids and spider mites. Diseases include powdery mildew and root rot.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Ipomoea
- Species:
- sagittata
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- SE. & S. Central U.S.A. to Central America, Caribbean, Medit.
- Distribution:
- AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , TX
- Wildlife Value:
- Pollinators enjoy the nectar including bees.
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- It is highly salt tolerant.
- Climbing Method:
- Tendrils
- Dimensions:
- Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Native Plant
- Vine
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Climbing
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Medium
- Appendage:
- Tendrils
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Occasionally Wet
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
- Fruit Description:
- Globose capsules
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- Purple/Lavender
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Solitary
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Long Bloom Season
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Funnel
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- fused petals
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- The funnel-shaped flowers are 2 to 3 inches across, have five fused pink to purple petals, and are borne on long stems. Five sepals are at the base of the flower. They occur singly or in small clusters from early summer to fall.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Green arrow-shaped leaves are alternate with entire margins.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Surface:
- Smooth (glabrous)
- Stem Description:
- Smooth
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Coastal
- Vertical Spaces
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Native Garden
- Attracts:
- Pollinators
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Salt
- Problems:
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
- Problem for Horses
