Convolvulus, Dwarf Morning Glory 'Ensign Blue'

Convolvulustricolor

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Convolvulus (kon-VOLV-yoo-lus)
Species
tricolor (TRY-kull-lur)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Calistoga, California

Hercules, California

Soquel, California

South Amana, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Albertville, Minnesota

Fremont, New Hampshire

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Greensboro, North Carolina

Warrensville, North Carolina

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lafayette, Tennessee

Brazoria, Texas

Garland, Texas

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Mount Laurel, NJ (Zone 7a) | October 2007 | positive

I started this annual, along with the 'red ensign', from seeds and was initially thrilled because the germination rate was great and the ...Read More

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Westmoreland, TN (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | positive

Nice little plant it bushes out well in full sun.
Needs little care looks good at the feet of my vines.
I think you will En...Read More

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Sidney, OH (Zone 6a) | September 2004 | positive

These some up quickly when seed is sown where you want them to grow. If you don't thin seedlings, you'll wind up with a gorgeous low mou...Read More

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