Railwaycreeper

Ipomoea dumetorum

Railwaycreeper

Russell E (Photograph of Ipomoea violacea, taken by rkundalini.)

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Convolvulaceae
Genus:
Ipomoea
Species:
Ipomoea dumetorum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Vine
Height:
6-8 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
aug, sep, oct
Bloom Colors:
White, Purple

Native Range

United States: New Mexico, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Prefers organic matter-rich environments