Convolvulus Species, Mallow Bindweed, Mallow-Leaved Morning Glory
Convolvulusalthaeoides

Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Convolvulus (kon-VOLV-yoo-lus)
Species: althaeoides (al-thay-OH-id-eez)

Synonym:Convolvulus alceifolius

Synonym:Convolvulus althaeoides var. albidiflorus

Synonym:Convolvulus althaeoides var. angustisectus

Synonym:Convolvulus althaeoides var. argyreus

Synonym:Convolvulus althaeoides f. austrovalentinus

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds