dwarf morning glory

Definitions

1. A morning glory of the species Convolvulus tricolor, native to Southern Europe.
2. A morning glory of the genus Evolvulus, most of which is native to the Americas.

Examples

“Since the flowers remain⟳ open⟳ only as long as the sun shines, dwarf morning glories should be used only in places with full exposure to the sun.”

“Most often seen in older or historic gardens, dwarf morning glory (Convolvulus tricolor) forms a sprawling mound. It isn’t a vine, and it doesn’t climb⟳.”

“Dwarf morning glories prefer⟳ full sun. The soil should be of poor or average fertility and well drained. These plants may not flower well in rich, moist soil. Sow⟳ seeds or plant⟳ in midto late spring⟳.”

“[I]n the lower strata, the principal species are the dwarf morning glory (Evolvulus alsinoides) with its blue monopetal flowers, […]”

“And there is the tender perennial ‘Blue My Mind⟳’ dwarf morning glory (Evolvulus ‘Blue My Mind⟳’), with nonstop, bright blue flowers that cover⟳ a spreading, silvery green plant⟳.”

“Newly planted dwarf morning glory (Evolvulus glomeratus) spaced to cover⟳ the bare soil as they grow⟳ to their mature width.”

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