Convolvulus mauritanicus
Ground Morning Glory
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Small |
Mature Height & Spread | 1' x 2-3' |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Water | Medium Water |
Flower Color | Blue |
Bloom Time | Spring, Summer |
Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Deer Resistant, Low Water Use, Shade Tolerant |
Container Sizes | #1 |
Natural Growth Habit | Spreading |
Sunset Garden Zones | 4-9, 12-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-9 |
Plant Type | Ground Cover, Shrub |
Convolvulus mauritanicus is an easy to grow trailing perennial which is sometimnes used as a grouncover and is sometimes called Ground Morning Glory. It can drape itself over the edge growing areas or planters. It has delicate blue flowers. Convolvulus spreads in a refined manner and flowers from spring into autumn. It’s easy to trim it back when grows too far. Convolvulus Mauritanicus is used a lot in hanging baskets.