Pa’u o Hi’iaka

Jacquemontia sandwicensis

Height: less than 1 foot
Spread: 3-10 foot spread
Light: partial to full sun
Water: Dry. Drought, brackish water, wind, salt spray and heat tolerant
Landscape uses: In garden beds and containers. Great for erosion control and ground cover in dry and hot areas. Can grow in clay, sand, cinder, and coral soils.
Plant type, family and origin: A sprawling vine in the Convolvulaceae family endemic to Hawaii.