Man-In-The-Ground Vine (Ipomoea microdactyla)
I bloom best in full sun.
Low water needs.
Size: 5+ ft tall
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
Man-in-the-ground is an endangered, Florida-native morning glory. Its natural range includes pine rockland habitats in Miami-Dade County. The name refers to its large, underground root, similar to a sweet potato, that stores nutrients and helps it survive drought, dormancy, and fire. Hummingbirds and butterflies (mostly skippers) love to visit its pink tubular blooms. It will look lovely draped across a fence or climbing a trellis. It needs full sun and well drained sandy soil.
Low water needs.
Size: 5+ ft tall
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
Man-in-the-ground is an endangered, Florida-native morning glory. Its natural range includes pine rockland habitats in Miami-Dade County. The name refers to its large, underground root, similar to a sweet potato, that stores nutrients and helps it survive drought, dormancy, and fire. Hummingbirds and butterflies (mostly skippers) love to visit its pink tubular blooms. It will look lovely draped across a fence or climbing a trellis. It needs full sun and well drained sandy soil.
