Dwarf Morning Glory, Bush Morning Glory
Convolvulus tricolor
Family: Convolvulaceae
What it is like
Bloom Color: Blue. Main Bloom Time: Early fall, Late summer, Mid summer. Form: Irregular or sprawling, Variable height.
Convolvulus tricolor is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Height (m): 0.3
Where it is found
Dry open habitats.
S. Europe - Portugal, Spain and Sicily.
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Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
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Medicine
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Attracts Wildlife: Plants noted for attracting wildlife
How it is grown
Landscape Uses:Container. Requires a sheltered position in a well-drained low to medium fertility soil and a very sunny position. This plant is generally hardy to zone 8 (tolerating temperatures down to about -5°) but some forms are much hardier and can tolerate temperatures down to about -20°c. An annual to short-lived perennial species, it is usually grown as an annual in Britain. This plant is a very good attractant for hoverflies. Hoverflies, and especially their larvae, are quite good predators on aphids. Special Features: Invasive.
Propagating it: Seed - sow February/March in situ and again in May to ensure a succession of flowers.
Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;
Habit: Annual/Perennial
Hardiness: 8-11
Growth: Medium
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: No shade
Moisture: Dry, moist