Goats Foot Vine Description
Ipomoea pes-caprae is a prostrate perennial, often covering large areas; stems long-trailing often several metres in length, rooting at the nodes, glabrous.
It has pink, fused petals with a darker centre.
The fruit is a capsule containing 4 hairy seeds that float in water.
Goats Foot Vine Maintenance
Thrives in full sun in dry, nutrient-poor, well-drained sandy soils.
Can also tolerate moist or calcareous soils.
Drought tolerant, Railroad Vine can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt spray without injury.
No serious pest or disease issues.
Goats Foot Vine Alternative Names
Beach Morning Glory.