Convolvulus Species, Ground Morning Glory
Convolvulus sabatius subsp. mauritanicus
Family: | Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Convolvulus (kon-VOLV-yoo-lus) (Info) |
Species: | sabatius subsp. mauritanicus |
Synonym: | Convolvulus mauritanicus |
Synonym: | Convolvulus sabatius var. atlanticus |
Synonym: | Convolvulus sabatius var. mauritanicus |
Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Dark Blue
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Queen Creek, Arizona
Tempe, Arizona
HATHAWAY PINES, California
Hemet, California
Lake Forest, California
Lemon Grove, California
Long Beach, California
Rancho Santa Fe, California
Sacramento, California(2 reports)
San Francisco, California
San Jose, California
San Leandro, California
Santa Monica, California
Sebastopol, California
Brooksville, Florida
Derby, Kansas
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Las Cruces, New Mexico(2 reports)
Columbus, Ohio
Willoughby, Ohio
Scio, Oregon
Austin, Texas
Garland, Texas
San Angelo, Texas
Sequim, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Positive | On Jun 29, 2015, RSFGardener from Rancho Santa Fe, CA wrote: I've had this my San Diego (inland) front yard for the past year. We're in a drought and so far it has tolerated hot, dry conditions. It spreads nicely, attracts bees and butterflies, and has bloomed repeatedly. |
Positive | On Apr 17, 2012, nifty413 from Garland, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: This plant has survived many challenges here in my Zone 8a garden: the worst single-year drought ever recorded combined with the greatest number of 100°F+ high temperatures in a calendar year – without any supplemental irrigation (it went dormant); a recorded low temperature of 11°F; heavy clay soil with limestone fragments (relatively high pH). |
Positive | On Jul 9, 2010, GardenSox from Sacramento, CA (Zone 9a) wrote: One of my favorite plants to use in pots and in the landscape. In pots it makes a great "spiller" and when it gets plenty of water it will bloom for about 8 months out of the year here in zone 9a. The roots seem to grow vigorously so I've had the most success when it is in bigger pots with regular water. |
Positive | On Apr 5, 2010, peejay12 from Porthleven, Helston, Cornwall, This is a real gem of a plant - an evergreen, fast growing ground cover with a constant supply of flowers. |
Positive | On Jul 1, 2006, croclover from Lake Forest, CA (Zone 10a) wrote: Drought tolerant and can take abuse. Grows well with roses and is disease resistant. Great carefree plant to fill in the gaps of your flower beds or to let spill over river rock. |
Neutral | On Aug 15, 2005, rweiler from Albuquerque, NM wrote: I was excited to find these in my local Albuquerque nurseries. I planted 2 (gallon size) in different locations, 1 fun sun and one partial. One died suddenly after one month, from seemly healthy to dried up completely in 4 days. The other has been fantastic for 4 months. Then again suddenly, died the same death in 4 days. I am baffled. I was wondered I had overwatered, but in dry, 90 degree NM weather it is extremely hard to overwater. I hope you have better luck! |
Positive | On Jun 9, 2004, golgi from Willoughby, OH (Zone 5a) wrote: Blooms continuously throughout summer.Survived the winter indoors,and started blooming immediately after planted outdoors again. Great for pots,hanging baskets,flower boxes.Almost electric blue! |