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| Category: Vine |
| Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning-glories) |
| Origin: Tropical Africa |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Purple |
| Bloomtime: Year-round |
| Height: Climbing (Vine) |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Ipomoea cairica (Coastal Morning Glory) - A beautiful vigorous perennial vine with tuberous roots that hails from tropical Africa/Asia, getting as far south as the Eastern Cape in South Africa. It goes by several common names such as Coastal Morning Glory, Five-leaved Morning Glory, Mile-a-minute and Messina Creeper. The young stems are red and the glabrous leaves, ovate in outline are composed of five to seven finger-like lobes. The 2 -3 inches wide lavender blue-purple funnel-shaped flowers have a deeper purple center. Plant in full sun and give regular to occasional irrigation and tolerates wet soil. Hardy to 30 to 32 F and may be hardier (anyone know?) . Use care where you plant it as it is a very rapid growing vine.
The information displayed on this page about Ipomoea cairica is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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