vines

Yuca Vine / Yellow Morning Glory

Merremia aurea

Pricing Tier:

$$

Growth Rate:

Fast

Water Needs:

Low to Moderate

Sunlight:

Full sun

Size at Maturity:

Vines up to 10–15 ft long

Plant Highlights:

  • Desert-adapted flowering vine with vibrant yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms from spring through fall
  • Thrives in full sun and intense heat; perfect for Phoenix-area gardens
  • Drought-tolerant once established, but blooms more with occasional deep watering
  • Deciduous to semi-evergreen depending on winter temps
  • Low maintenance; non-aggressive root system
  • Great for trellises, fences, or cascading from raised beds
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