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Island Morning Glory

Calystegia Macrostegia

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Overview

The Island Morning Glory, Calystegia macrostegia, is a resilient, twining perennial vine native to California's coastal regions. Boasting large, heart-shaped leaves and white to pale pink trumpet-shaped flowers, it spans up to 10-12 feet. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils, requiring minimal water once established. Ideal for creating lush backdrops or groundcovers, it enhances gardens with its delicate charm and low maintenance nature.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 11–11Climate Mediterranean
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — twining perennial vine native to California's coastal regions

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
11–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Convolvulaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — twining perennial vine native to California's coastal regions; requiring minimal water once established
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — vine for full or half
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — pink flowers in the garden
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — Boasting large, heart-shaped leaves and white to pale pink trumpet-shaped flowers, it spans up to, image 28
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — Ideal for creating lush backdrops or groundcovers; it enhances gardens with its delicate charm and low
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils; into the garden.<br><br>Thriving in
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — requiring minimal water once established; vine with pink blooms
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — commonly referred to as Island Morning Glory; making it a versatile choice for various garden locations
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — it enhances gardens with its delicate charm and low maintenance nature; or as a groundcover.<br><br>From late
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — is a captivating and resilient perennial vine native to California's coastal regions and Channel, image 34
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — The Island Morning Glory boasts heart-shaped leaves; is a captivating and resilient perennial vine native to
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — typically reaching a width of 1 to 3 inches; delicate white to pink flowers
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — unfurling to about 2 to 3 inches across; ideal for creating lush backdrops or groundcovers
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — showcasing its trumpet-shaped; creating a spectacular visual display that invites local pollinators
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — or as a groundcover.<br><br>From late spring through early fall; typically reaching a width of 1 to 3 inches
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — providing excellent coverage for trellises; it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — trailing habit that can extend up to 10 feet in length; requiring minimal supplementary watering
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — delicate white to pink flowers; pink flowers in the garden
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — the Island Morning Glory favors well-drained soils and full to partial sunlight; vine for full or half
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — into the garden.<br><br>Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10; the Island Morning Glory favors well-drained
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — making it a versatile choice for various garden locations; commonly referred to as Island Morning Glory
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — creating a spectacular visual display that invites local pollinators; providing excellent coverage for trellises
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — pink flowers in the garden; the Island Morning Glory boasts heart-shaped leaves
Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — requiring minimal supplementary watering; this species is notably drought-tolerant once established

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