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Convolvulus sabatius

Also Known As

Convolvulus mauritanicus
Blue Rock Bindweed
Ground Morning Glory

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9b-11

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Convolvulus sabatius plant details

Convolvulus sabatius is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter blue and lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Convolvulus sabatius

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: convolvulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, heirloom, long-blooming, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Convolvulus sabatius

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful, lavender-blue morning-glory-like flowers grace this tough, evergreen, groundcover from spring all the way until fall! Low-growing, 1' tall and spreading to 3' with pretty, round silver-green foliage. This is a wonderfully useful plant as it is good for xeric gardens and coastal landscapes. Perfect for mass plantings, containers and rock gardens. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

A showy species from the Mediterranean region with blue saucer flowers best in a dry wall or in a protected site, it is on the tender side some years it winters some it doesn't. ZONE 7

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A trailing, evergreen, perennial groundcover. Saucer shaped, blue-mauve flowers, 3cm across, are carried above the oval, sage green leaves, from spring until late autumn.An undemanding plant, requiring minimal maintenance and thriving in any sunny, well drained position.Superb trailing among rocks and down retaining walls, looking particularly attractive aginst limestone.Ideal for hanging baskets.Performs well in coastal conditions.

By: Zephs

Evergreen perennial to 2' high with trailing branches spreading to 3' across. Lavender-blue flowers 1-2" across bloom from June to November. Grows well in light, gravelly soil with good drainage, but will tolerate clay soil if not over watered. Can become woody unless trimmed in late winter. Use as a groundcover or in hanging baskets. Africa.

By: Native Sons

In 1883 it was known as 'Blue Rock Bindweed'. A beautiful trailing plant from N. Africa smothered with 1" wide lavender-blue flowers with white throats and yellow anthers. A lovely, continuously blooming basket and container plant. Little, fuzzy, dark green leaves line the neat masses of gracefully trailing stems. Well-drained soil.