Texas Gardening: Gardening with Texas Native Plants & Wildflowers, part 12., 1 by dmj1218

dmj1218 wrote:
Ok folks, this little gem is now producing seeds...I've got my first batch drying and will continue to harvest seeds from it for the next 2 weeks, if ya'll would like some, I'll be happy to send them to you.

'Hairy Cluster Vine'
Jacquemonitia tamnifolia
or
Ipomoea tamnifolia

It's in the PlantFiles, I have done a little research and found it native to Al, Ar, Fla, Ga, Il, La, Ms, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX. Some sources say its invasive but I don't really know how an American native plant can be classified as invasive (?) seems its just good for its environment--lol. TX was not one of the states listed. I think only TN. Do your research, if you want some seeds let me know. I'll be happy to send them. My plant doesn't really look that hot but its an annual so I'm only trying to get seed production for next year. I have found the vines to be strongly vining counterclockwise but a maximum length of only 3'. It takes full sun and neglectful watering. I'm thinking a couple in a hanging basket for next year. It's the plant collector in me and it is an American native. Little else will survive the neglect in a hanging mossy wire pot down here that's in the modern nursery trade other than some natives. I only happened to have the one pop up in my garden this year--never seen it before and haven't seen any others since--so it seems not to be an invasive problem here, where we've had plenty of rain.

Here's a link too with better pics:
http://www.missouriplants.com/Bluealt/Jacquemontia_tamnifoli...

Debbie