Dwarf Morning Glory Convolvulus tricolor
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Campanulopsis tricolor
- Convolvulus versicolor
- Phonetic Spelling
- kon-VOLV-yoo-lus TRY-ko-lor
- Description
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Fertilizer discourages flowering; does not climb, branches forming a 2-ft. mound; prefers sandy, well-drained soil with low fertility; can be grown in baskets;
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Royal Ensign'
- 'Royal Ensign'
- 'Royal Ensign'
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Royal Ensign'
- 'Royal Ensign'
- 'Royal Ensign'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Convolvulus
- Species:
- tricolor
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Europe and Northern Africa
- Climbing Method:
- Scrambler
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Semi-evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Irregular
- Spreading
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- Gold/Yellow
- Purple/Lavender
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Funnel
- Flower Petals:
- fused petals
- Flower Description:
- Flowers vary in colors (including blue, white, yellow, and purple). Flowers have a few colors.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Semi-evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Surface:
- Hairy (pubescent)
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Moths
- Pollinators
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Drought
- Problems:
- Weedy