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Calystegia collina ssp oxyphylla
Also Known As
- Bindweed
- Perennial Morning Glory
- Serpentine Morning-Glory
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 2"-8"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 8b-12
Calystegia collina ssp oxyphylla plant details
Calystegia collina ssp oxyphylla is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Calystegia collina ssp oxyphylla
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: convolvulaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender and white blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Calystegia collina ssp oxyphylla
- USDA Zones: 8b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Calystegia collina ssp oxyphylla
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Calystegia for your garden
aka Calystegia collina, Calystegia purpurata ssp. purpurata, Coast Morning Glory, Coast Range False Bindweed, Pacific False Bindweed, Purple Western Morning Glory, Smooth Western Morning Glory
Plant Type
Perennial, Vine
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6'-15'
Width: 6'-15'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Sierra False Bindweed
Plant Type
Perennial, Vine
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- regular
aka California Morning Glory
Plant Type
Perennial, Vine
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 8'
Width: 2'
- sun - mostly sun
aka Chaparral False Bindweed, Western Chaparral Morning Glory
Plant Type
Perennial, Vine
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional
- dry in summer
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