Quick answer: Pōhuehue (beach morning glory) (Ipomoea pes-caprae) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
Photo: Drajay1976, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Sandy beaches, salt tolerant |
| Bloom | Bloom Spring-Fall |
| Height | Groundcover, 1 ft |
| Wildlife value | Bees, dune stabilizer |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Pōhuehue (beach morning glory)
Where is Pōhuehue (beach morning glory) native?
Pōhuehue (beach morning glory) (Ipomoea pes-caprae) is native to Hawaii. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Pōhuehue (beach morning glory) bloom?
Pōhuehue (beach morning glory) blooms Spring-Fall. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Pōhuehue (beach morning glory) need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Sandy beaches, salt tolerant. Mature height: Groundcover, 1 ft.
Is Pōhuehue (beach morning glory) good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Bees, dune stabilizer.
Is Pōhuehue (beach morning glory) deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Pōhuehue (beach morning glory) is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Pōhuehue (beach morning glory)?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Ipomoea pes-caprae by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Pōhuehue (beach morning glory).
- Hinahina kū kahakai Heliotropium anomalum
- Koʻoloaʻula (red ʻilima) Abutilon menziesii
- Maʻo hau hele (Hawaiian yellow hibiscus) Hibiscus brackenridgei
- Nehe Lipochaeta succulenta
- Pōhinahina (beach vitex) Vitex rotundifolia
- Wiliwili Erythrina sandwicensis
Also listed under
Get the full buying guide
Every pick worth knowing across pollinators, shade, drought and more, in one PDF, with the tradeoffs spelled out. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.