Alamo Vine

Alamo Vine

Merremia dissecta

Family- Morning Glory

Central Texas Ecoregions- Blackland Prairie

Light Requirements- Sun, Part Shade

Wildlife Benefit- Butterflies and Hummingbirds

Bloom Time- May-November

Leaf Retention- Deciduous

Life Span- Perennial 

Height- 10’-12’

Width- .25’-1’

Native Habitat- Disturbed Area, Grassland, Riparian

Additional Information- Show stopping large white Morning Glory flowers with burgundy centers.  Very drought tolerant. Can be used as a ground cover, but not in small gardens where it could crowd out other plants.  Keep in mind it can be aggressive in a garden so make sure it has lots of space to spread out or climb.

Biodegradable Pots

Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots.  The biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)