Man In The Ground or
Bejuco Colorado
Ipomoea microdactyla

A very rare morning glory found in the Dade County Rocklands. The color of the flower is dark red or crimson to deep pink. The buds are shiny and have a streak of fuchsia along the lower tube.

This is a fire adapted plant that developes a group of white swolen roots that look like a man underground. It dies back to these roots in the winter and reemerges in the spring with dark green new growth and many flowers.

Well drained rich soil, no flooding and full sun are required. Try planting on a trellis, mailbox post, or among the boots of a cabbage palm. Low walls, tree stumps, or large rocks also make good supports. It will grow about six feet a year and is well behaved compared to other morning glorys. Will survive throughout Palm Beach County yet is not salt tolerant.