Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Calystegia purpurata is a species of morning glory known by the common name Pacific false bindweed. It is endemic to California, where it grows in the seaside scrub of the coastline and the chaparral of the coastal and inland valleys. It is a robust perennial herb growing from a woody caudex and extending spreading or climbing stems up to 70 centimeters. The lobed leaves are up to 5 centimeters long and generally triangular in shape. The flower cluster produces 1 to 5 flowers atop peduncles. The flower is a morning glory up to 5 centimeters wide, in color white, pink, purple, or white or cream with purple stripes.
This fast-growing plant need weekly to bi-weekly water to look their best and to keep their leaves. Good for covering shad structures.

Plant type

Perennial herb, Vine

Size

2 ft Tall

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Color

White, Pink

Flowering season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Sun

Full Sun

Ease of care

Moderate

Plant communities

Chaparral, Northern Coastal Scrub

Bees
Butterflies

Pollinators supported

8 confirmed and 51 likely

  • Likely

  • Confirmed

Texas Striped Sweat Bee

Agapostemon texanus

Bumblebee-like Digger Bee

Anthophora bomboides

Obscure Bumble Bee

Bombus caliginosus

Black-tailed Bumble Bee

Bombus melanopygus