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Convolvulaceae
Ground Morning Glory
Convolvulus sabatius
Grounded joy.
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus
- Convolvulus
- Native to
- Italy, North Africa
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- perennial herb
- Height
- 0.3-0.5 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, sandy
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Unlike its twining relatives, this morning glory trails along the ground rather than climbing.
- The species name 'sabatius' refers to the Ligurian town of Savona (ancient Savo) in Italy.
- Each flower lasts only a single day, but the plant produces new blooms continuously for months.
- It is remarkably drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for Mediterranean gardens.
- The genus name Convolvulus comes from the Latin 'convolvere' meaning 'to twine around.'
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