Convolvulaceae

Stephen H. Brown yMarc S. Frank

Railroad vine is one of the most widely distributed beach plants in the world. Its exact native range is obscure, but railroad vine is now found in subtropical and tropical zones worldwide, including the West Indies, the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Kaley Mierek, Chris Marble, Nathan Boyd, and Shawn Steed

Debbie Miller, Mack Thetford, Christina Verlinde, Christina Verlinde, yGabriel Campbell

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides an overview of the fiddle-leaf morning glory (Ipomoea stolonifera), an herbaceous vine native to the southeastern United States. It details the plant’s characteristics, including its rapid growth, glossy green leaves, and white funnel-shaped flowers. The fiddle-leaf morning glory is noted for its high drought and salt tolerance, making it well-suited for coastal landscapes as a ground cover or sand binder. The document also highlights its invasive potential and the need for frequent pruning due to its fast growth rate. Additionally, it discusses the plant’s adaptability to various soil types and its year-round planting suitability in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11. Original publication date October 1999.

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides a detailed overview of the beach morning glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae), an herbaceous vine native to Florida and coastal regions from Texas to Georgia. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its height, leaf shape, and flower color, as well as its growth habits and environmental tolerances. The beach morning glory is noted for its rapid growth, high drought and salt tolerance, and usefulness as a ground cover and sand binder on coastal dunes. The document also highlights the plant’s invasive potential and suitability for specific planting zones. Original publication date October 1999.