Beach morning glory is also called railroad vine due to its scrambling nature and ability to cover less used tracks and roadsides. It is adapted to coastal areas where sand is plentiful and the soil is well-draining. Salt, heat, and wind don’t bother this plant and it is common to see it splayed across a dune in coastal regions. The large mats it forms help stabilize sand where it grows just above high tide.
Care:
- Gardeners growing beach morning glories can breathe a sigh of relief. These plants are practically foolproof once established.
- The biggest problem will be their rapid growth rate and spread, but if you have a large area to cover, they are an excellent plant.
- Vines will scramble over other plants and need to be pruned away to prevent choking out other species. Overwatering should be avoided.
- Simply water regularly while the plant establishes and then leave it alone. Beach morning glories are even unpalatable to many animals due to high levels of bitter white sap.
- If you have the space, this is a fun native plant that will provide yearlong color and texture.
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*Pot seen in the photograph will not be provided with the plant. Plant will be delivered in a plastic pot from the nursery*
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