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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 11–11Type VineClimate Mediterranean

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — vine with pink blooms

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Vine
Family: Convolvulaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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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) — it enhances gardens with its delicate charm and low maintenance nature

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — This species is notably drought-tolerant once established

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — which is beneficial for environmentally conscious landscaping designs.<br><br>When educating clients

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — vine for full or half; which is beneficial for environmentally conscious landscaping designs.<br><br>When

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) — providing excellent coverage for trellises

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — commonly referred to as Island Morning Glory; making it a versatile choice for various garden, image 59

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — Boasting large, heart-shaped leaves and white to pale pink trumpet-shaped flowers, it spans up to, image 54

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — The Island Morning Glory boasts heart-shaped leaves; is a captivating and resilient perennial vine, image 61

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) — Ideal for creating lush backdrops or groundcovers; it enhances gardens with its delicate charm and, image 57

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) — Ideal for creating lush backdrops or groundcovers

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — pink flowers in the garden

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) — creating a spectacular visual display that invites local pollinators

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — This species is notably drought-tolerant once established; showcasing its trumpet-shaped

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — showcasing its trumpet-shaped; creating a spectacular visual display that invites local pollinators

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — Boasting large, heart-shaped leaves and white to pale pink trumpet-shaped flowers, it spans up to 10-12 feet

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — making it a versatile choice for various garden locations

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — trailing habit that can extend up to 10 feet in length

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils; into the, image 55

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — which is beneficial for environmentally conscious landscaping designs.<br><br>When educating clients; boasting

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