Skyblue Jacquemontia

Jacquemontia pentanthos
(Skyblue Clustervine)
This species is listed as Endangered by the State of Florida.  Please acquire only from reputable sources with proper permits.



Grow as a sprawling vine (will need to be tied to a fence or trellis) or used as a groundcover.

Tolerance

Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges.



High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt spray without injury.

Wildlife

Provides food for birds.

Habitat

Coastal hammocks esp. on dunes.

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers
  • Attracts a variety of insect pollinators including the Nessus sphinx (Amphion floridensis), Tantalus sphinx (Aellopus tantalus) and Tersa sphinx (Xylophanes tersa) moths. (Institute for Regional Conservation).