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.

Beach Morning Glory

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Ipomoea imperati

Last reviewed: October 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 (Ipomoea imperati) — Photo: no rights reserved, uploaded by 葉子

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) 426-4435 and your veterinarian's emergency line.

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Beach Morning Glory is listed as toxic to dogs by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. These natives fill a similar role in a planting and are not on the ASPCA toxic plant list for dogs or cats. Each plant's page carries its dated record.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–24" H × 48"–360" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Native to

AL, FL, GA, LA and 3 more states

Pollinators

bees, moths, hummingbirds, nectar insects

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Western Gulf Coastal Plain Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain Southern Coastal Plain Southern Florida Coastal Plain

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.

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.

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