Alamo Vine
Merremia dissecta
Last reviewed: June 2026
Merremia dissecta (Alamo Vine) is a drought-tolerant native Texas vine that produces white morning glory-like flowers from March through November. This low-water climbing plant attracts butterflies and thrives in full sun conditions.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
120"–144" H × 3"–6" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies
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Alamo Vine is a native Texas climbing vine that produces small white or pale pink morning glory-like flowers from spring through fall. This drought-tolerant perennial can climb trellises, fences, or other support structures and goes dormant in winter.
Growing Alamo Vine
Grow Alamo Vine in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 120 to 144 inches tall and spread 3 to 6 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Alamo Vine takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Requires support structure
- Can appear messy
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for butterflies and other pollinators throughout most of the growing season.
Common questions
- When does Merremia dissecta bloom?
- Alamo Vine has an extended blooming period from March through November, producing white funnel-shaped flowers throughout most of the growing season.
- What pollinators visit Alamo Vine?
- Butterflies are the primary pollinators of Merremia dissecta, attracted to its white morning glory-like flowers that open during daylight hours.
- Where is Merremia dissecta native?
- Alamo Vine is native to Texas, where it grows naturally in dry, sunny locations and can be found climbing on fences, shrubs, and other support structures.
- How much water does Alamo Vine need?
- Merremia dissecta is drought-tolerant and requires low water once established, making it well-suited for xeriscaping and low-maintenance landscapes in arid regions.
- Is Alamo Vine HOA-friendly?
- Alamo Vine takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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