Convolvulus sabatius
Ground Morning Glory, Morocco Glory
Description
A creeping perennial, usually deciduous, this Morning Glory bears small, light lavender blue flowers to 1" across from spring through fall. It can bloom through mild winters, and requires sun to part shade with little or no summer watering when established. It makes a good groundcover for small areas. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.