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Evolvulus Species, Slender Dwarf Morning Glory, Tropical Speedwell

Evolvulusalsinoides

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Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Evolvulus (ee-VOLV-yoo-lus)
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Species
alsinoides (al-SEEN-oy-dees)
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Synonym
Convolvulus alsinoides
Evolvulus albiflorus
Evolvulus azureus
Evolvulus chinensis
Evolvulus debilis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
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Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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This species is also kinown by the common name of "Tropical Speedwell"

Evolvulus alsinoides var. villosicalyx
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