🌿 Railroad Vine
Ipomoea pes-caprae
A fast-growing, salt-tolerant groundcover with thick, trailing stems and rounded, split leaves. It produces showy purple-pink morning-glory–like flowers and is often found stabilizing coastal dunes and sandy soils.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Tropical and subtropical coastal regions worldwide
☀️ Light: Full Sun
💧 Water: Low to Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
📏 Size: 6–12 in tall, spreading 20 ft or more
🪴 Landscape Use: Coastal groundcover, dune stabilization, erosion control, and seaside landscapes
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Ideal for sandy, well-drained soils; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.