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The morning glory Calystegia soldanella (syn. Convolvulus soldanella) is a species of bindweed known by the common names seashore false bindweed and beach morning glory. It is a perennial vine which grows in beach sand and other coastal habitats on the west coast and selected areas on the east coast of North America, and across Europe into Asia. The plant bears fleshy stems, kidney-shaped leaves, and attractive morning glory flowers with corollas delicate pink to vivid lavender. They are insect-pollinated.

Plant type

Perennial herb, Vine

Size

3 - 4 in Tall
2 - 3 ft Wide

Form

Spreading

Dormancy

Evergreen

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Color

White, Pink, Lavender

Flowering season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Extremely Low, Very Low

Summer irrigation

Max 1x / month once established, Never irrigate once established

Soil drainage

Fast

Sunset Zones

17*, 24*

Site type

Coastal Strand

Plant communities

Coastal Strand

Bees
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

1 confirmed and 2 likely

Confirmed Likely

Morning-glory Plume Moth

Emmelina monodactyla

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Yellowstriped Armyworm Moth

Spodoptera ornithogalli