Evolvulus tenuis
Evolvulus tenuis
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Trinidad-Tobago
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Evolvulus
- Species:
- Evolvulus tenuis
- USDA Symbol:
- EVTE2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, lavender
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from roots following fire; common in fire-maintained prairies and sandhill communities.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers full sun