Jacquemontia reclinata
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Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
10B
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Beach Jacquemontia
Convolvulaceae
Plant Specifics
| Size: | ft | |
| Life Span: | Short-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | White | |
| Phenology: | Evergreen | |
| Habitats: | Coastal strand, beach dune. Openings. |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Groundcover in dry coastal settings. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Full Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| Moisture Tolerance: | Short very dry periods ----- to ----- Very long very dry periods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray Tolerance: | High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt spray without injury. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil/Substrate: | Sand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wildlife
Birds feed on the fruits.
Attracts flies, bees, and butterflies.