Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Operculina

Species:

Operculina turpethum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: Guam, Puerto Rico, Palau, Virgin Islands

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:

thrives in tropical and subtropical regions