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Convolvulus, Dwarf Morning Glory 'Royal Ensign'

Convolvulustricolor

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Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Convolvulus (kon-VOLV-yoo-lus)
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Species
tricolor (TRY-kull-lur)
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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

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

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:

Grass Valley, California

Hercules, California

Lake Forest, California

Long Beach, California

Richmond, California

San Jose, California

Soquel, California

Clatskanie, Oregon

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