Botanical Name: Common Names:
Convolvulus sabatius Early Blue Ground Morning Glory,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Fast growing perennial with grey green foliage and a prostrate habit. Blue funnel shaped flowers appear in early spring and continue through to autumn. Tough plant tolerating coastal conditions and salt spray. Useful in borders, containers and as a groundcover. Grows approx. 20-30cm H x 30-50cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Convolulaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High