Botanical Name: Convolvulus sabatius
Common Name: Ground morning glory Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover Habit of Growth: Overall Shape low, tumbling, spreading groundcover perennial with trailing stems and soft, hairy, gray-green foliage Height to 2' Spread to 4' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil needs a soil with good drainage Hardiness some frost: zones 7-9, 12-24 Morphology: Leaves ovate to orbiculate, to 1-1/2" across; olive green color above, hairy and silvery beneath Flowers funnel-shaped flowers to 2" across, lavender-blue – blooms late spring into fall Fruit 2-valve capsule Propagation: stem cuttings any time Usage: low perennial for dry landscapes, slopes, mixed with other drought-tolerant perennials, cactus and succulents Landscape Care: Watering average watering, but does best with excellent drainage; keep on dry side for longest life Fertilizing balanced fertilizer in spring Pruning head back lightly each year to keep from getting woody Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other Origin: North Africa Family: Convolvulaceae Notes: |
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