Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Convolvulaceae

Genus:

Convolvulus

Species:

Convolvulus sarmentosus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seed coat scarification improves germination rates. Seeds benefit from soaking in warm water for 24 hours before sowing.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI