Island Morning Glory
Calystegia Macrostegia
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
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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