Beach Morning Glory
Ipomoea imperati
Last reviewed: August 2026
Beach morning glory is a trailing coastal vine found on dunes and sandy shores from Texas to South Carolina and Florida. It thrives in full sun with low water and blooms from March through November.
Beach Morning Glory is toxic to dogs and cats.
Listed as toxic by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) (last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435and your veterinarian's emergency line.
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Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 48"–360" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AL, FL, GA, LA and 3 more states
Pollinators
bees, moths, hummingbirds, nectar insects
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Beach Morning Glory is a low-growing, spreading vine that produces white funnel-shaped flowers with yellow centers from spring through fall. This coastal native forms dense mats of heart-shaped leaves and can spread extensively, making it excellent for erosion control on slopes or large areas.
Growing Beach Morning Glory
Grow Beach Morning Glory in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 48 to 360 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Beach Morning Glory 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, mid zone.
- Spread too large for structured beds
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for bees, moths, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects from March through November. The dense foliage also offers shelter for small wildlife.
Common questions
- When does beach morning glory bloom?
- Beach morning glory typically flowers from March through November, with individual blooms opening in the morning and closing by afternoon.
- How much water does beach morning glory need?
- This vine is adapted to sandy, well-drained soil and needs very little supplemental water once established. It tolerates drought and salt spray common to dune environments.
- What pollinators visit beach morning glory?
- The flowers attract bees, moths, hummingbirds, and other nectar-seeking insects along coastal habitats.
- What growing conditions does beach morning glory prefer?
- It grows best in full sun on loose, sandy soil such as dunes and beach fronts, where its trailing stems help stabilize shifting sand.
- Is Beach Morning Glory toxic to dogs?
- Yes. Beach Morning Glory is listed as toxic to dogs by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- Is Beach Morning Glory toxic to cats?
- Yes. Beach Morning Glory is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your cat has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- Is Beach Morning Glory HOA-friendly?
- Beach Morning Glory takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
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- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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