Convolvulus Species, Australian Bindweed, Blushing Bindweed, Pink Bindweed

Convolvuluserubescens

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Convolvulus (kon-VOLV-yoo-lus)
Species
erubescens (er-yoo-BESS-kens)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) | December 2005 | neutral

This species is also known by the common name of Blushing Bindweed.

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