Ipomoea pes-caprae

Goats Foot

Convolvulaceae

Description:

A hardy creeping dune vine that spreads up to 5 m, forming dense ground cover. Produces attractive pink to mauve flowers with a dark centre. Long trailing stems root at the nodes, helping to stabilise sandy soils. Contains a milky sap.

Special Features:

Extremely salt tolerant
Seeds float and survive long distances at sea
Excellent for dune and erosion control

Natural Habitat:

Seacoast

Tree/Shrub Height:

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Sandy

Flower Colour:

Pink, Mauve

Ipomoea pes-caprae - Goats Foot

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