Botanical Name: Common Names:
Convolvulus sabatius Blue Moon Blue Morning Glory, Bindweed,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Dense, Prostrate
Description:
Long flowering hardy ground-cover with oval green leaves and funnel shaped bright blue flowers through the summer months. Fast growing and thrives in tricky spots - slopes, spilling over retaining walls, exposed coastal areas. Cut back hard every two years to refresh and shape occasionally if necessary. Great plant to cover a large area quickly. Prefers well drained soil. Take care not to over water. A hybrid of Convolvulus mauritanicus.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Erosion Control, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Convolulaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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