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Convolvulaceae
Blue Ensign
Convolvulus sabatius
Faithfulness and devotion.
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus
- Convolvulus
- Native to
- Italy, North Africa
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- trailing perennial
- Height
- 0.5-1 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, sandy
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Unlike its aggressive cousin bindweed, blue ensign is a well-behaved garden plant that does not become invasive.
- Each flower lasts only one day, but the plant produces so many blooms that it appears constantly in flower.
- The trailing stems can cascade 2 feet or more over the edge of containers and walls.
- Blue ensign is native to rocky coastal habitats around the western Mediterranean.
- The funnel-shaped flowers are a classic morning glory shape but remain open throughout the day.
Color meanings
0
bonds of love
1
tender affection