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Ipomoea sagittata

Phonetic Spelling
eye-poh-MEE-a saj-ih-TAY-tuh
This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
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Description

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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Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#deciduous#moist soil#purple flowers#pink flowers#native garden#NC native#FACW#problem for dogs#problem for horses#problem for cats#nectar plant summer#pollinator plant#nectar plant fall#full sun tolerant#bee friendly#vine#fence#perennial#wildlife friendly#salt tolerant#NC Native Pollinator Plant#salt spray tolerant#trellis#long bloom season
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Type:
    Capsule
    Fruit Description:
    Globose capsules
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Green
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Surface:
    Smooth (glabrous)
    Stem Description:
    Smooth
  • 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
  • Poisonous to Humans:
    Poison Severity:
    Low
    Poison Symptoms:
    Vomiting, large amounts of seeds may cause hallucinations
    Poison Toxic Principle:
    Indole alkaloids (Lysergic acid, lysergamide, elymoclavine and chanoclavine)
    Causes Contact Dermatitis:
    No