Ipomoea Pes-Caprae, Railroad Vine or Railway Creeper

## Ipomoea Pes-Caprae (Railroad Vine, Railway Creeper)

– **Family:** Convolvulaceae
– **Origin:** Florida
– **Spread:** 30-40 m
– **Common Names:** Beach Morning Glory, Railroad Vine, Bayhops, Goat’s Foot Creeper
– **Flower Color:** Purple
– **Drought Tolerance:** Medium
– **Salinity Tolerance:** Medium
– **Sun Tolerance:** High
– **Wind Tolerance:** High
– **PH Level:** Basic
– **Pest Tolerance:** High
– **Disease Tolerance:** High
– **Growth Rate:** Fast
– **Fragrance:** No

### Description

Ipomoea Pes-Caprae, commonly known as Railroad Vine or Railway Creeper, is a fast-growing vine perfect for softening hard edges such as walls and fences. Once established, it grows rapidly, reaching up to 20 feet in length, making it an excellent choice for enhancing privacy and adding texture to your outdoor living space.

This evergreen perennial can cover up to 100 feet (30.5 m) along the beach, though it never rises more than a few inches high. It features a large, thick root up to 10 feet (3.1 m) long and 2 inches (5.1 cm) in diameter. The flexible stem, about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) in diameter, branches freely and roots at the nodes. Its fleshy, leathery leaves are about 4 inches (10.2 cm) long, with petioles reaching 6 inches (15.2 cm) in length. The leaves are notched at the apex, creating two equal lobes reminiscent of a goat’s footprint, which inspired the plant’s name.

The showy, pink to lavender-purple flowers are funnel-shaped, about 2 inches (5.1 cm) long. Each flower opens only once in the morning but blooms almost year-round, peaking from May through November.

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