Rockland morning-glory (Ipomoea tenuissima)

Description:  Twining or spreading vine with thin stems and arrowhead-shaped leaves. Pink flowers are ¾” with contrasting dark violet or purple throat.

Natural Habitat:  Rock pinelands. Endemic to Miami-Dade in the U.S.

Planting and Care:  After establishment, doesn’t require much care.

Pros:  A rapid grower.  Beautiful flowers.  Doesn’t smother surrounding vegetation as larger morning-glories often do.

Cons:  In cultivation may behave like an annual or short-lived perennial, unlike many other morning-glories, which are longer-lived. Flowers and seeds of morning-glories are toxic to dogs and cats.

Photos copyright:  Alan Franck, Michelle M. Smith