Vine
Beach Morning Glory
Ipomoea imperati
Varieties We Carry
WhiteIpomoea imperatiStandardIpomoea imperati
Sizes & Pricing
4 inFrom$4.95
1 galFrom$9.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Apr 13.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size4-8 inches × spreading up to 30 feet along ground
About Beach Morning Glory
Beach Morning Glory (Ipomoea imperati) is a trailing coastal vine that forms dense mats across sandy beaches and dunes, with white funnel-shaped flowers featuring a yellow throat that open in the morning. A native of tropical and subtropical shorelines, it spreads via long stolons and is an important dune-stabilizing plant. Starting at $4.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Beach Morning Glory thrives in full sun and is highly tolerant of intense heat, reflected sand heat, and salt spray. Plant in an unobstructed coastal or sunny inland site; it does not perform in shade.
Water
Once established on sandy coastal soil, Beach Morning Glory needs little to no supplemental irrigation; it is drought-tolerant. Water lightly during establishment, then rely on rainfall; avoid overwatering, which promotes root rot.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in loose, well-drained sandy soil — the same nutrient-poor, dry conditions found on coastal dunes. Fertilizer is unnecessary and can promote excessive rank growth; good drainage is the only critical requirement.
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Common questions
Is Beach Morning Glory a good plant for St. Augustine?
Beach Morning Glory is a vine for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with high salt tolerance, reaching 4-8 inches × spreading up to 30 feet along ground.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.