Convolvulus siculus subsp. elongatus
Convolvulus siculus subsp. elongatus
- Native to:
- Algeria | Canary Is. | Egypt | Eritrea | Ethiopia | India | Kenya | Morocco | Oman | Sardegna | Saudi Arabia | Socotra | Somalia | Spain | Sudan-South Sudan | Tanzania | Uganda | Yemen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Convolvulus
- Species:
- Convolvulus siculus subsp. elongatus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 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
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds benefit from soaking in warm water for 24 hours before sowing.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch