Saltmarsh Morning-Glory
(Ipomoea sagittata)
Saltmarsh Morning-Glory (Ipomoea sagittata)
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Photo by: cgmayers | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: cgmayers | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-08-22T15:23:12Z |
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Summary
Ipomoea sagittata, commonly known as Saltmarsh Morning-Glory, is a perennial vine native to coastal wetlands, salt marshes, and dune systems in the Southeastern United States, the Caribbean, and Mexico. It is particularly adapted to brackish environments. This species typically sprawls or climbs to heights of 0.5-9 feet and can spread 0.5-1 feet wide. The Saltmarsh Morning-Glory is characterized by its arrow-shaped leaves and showy, trumpet-shaped flowers that are usually pink or purplish in color, blooming from summer to early fall. The flowers are especially attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
In cultivation, the Saltmarsh Morning-Glory is valued for its ability to thrive in challenging coastal conditions, including saline soils and periodic flooding. It is often used for naturalizing in wetland restoration projects, as well as for ornamental purposes in water gardens or as a ground cover in coastal landscapes. This plant prefers full sun exposure and can tolerate a range of soil drainage conditions, from slow to fast. While it requires medium amounts of water, it is relatively low maintenance once established. Gardeners should be aware that in some areas, it can become aggressive and may require management to prevent it from overtaking other plantings.CC BY-SA 4.0
In cultivation, the Saltmarsh Morning-Glory is valued for its ability to thrive in challenging coastal conditions, including saline soils and periodic flooding. It is often used for naturalizing in wetland restoration projects, as well as for ornamental purposes in water gardens or as a ground cover in coastal landscapes. This plant prefers full sun exposure and can tolerate a range of soil drainage conditions, from slow to fast. While it requires medium amounts of water, it is relatively low maintenance once established. Gardeners should be aware that in some areas, it can become aggressive and may require management to prevent it from overtaking other plantings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 0.5-9 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Pink, Purple
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Native to coastal wetlands, salt marshes, and dune systems
Other Names
Common Names: Saltmarsh Morningglory
Scientific Names: , Ipomoea sagittata, Ipomoea heterophylla, Convolvulus sagittifolius, Ipomoea hellebarda, Convolvulus wheeleri, Convolvulus formosus, Convolvulus speciosus, Fraxima sagittifolia, Ipomoea sagittifolia
GBIF Accepted Name: Ipomoea sagittata Poir.