Evolvulus nuttallianus Schult makes a perfect addition to any garden bed or container; when planted in a sunny spot, this spreading plant will create a sea of ocean-blue flowers atop silvery blue-green foliage. These plants bloom from late spring all the way until the first frost, and will attract plenty of bees and butterflies, who love the nectar-rich blooms.
Shaggy Dwarf Morning-glory Care
Evolvulus Nuttallianus Schult
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
min -11°C
hardiness zone
2 - 11
difficulty
Medium
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water regularly. During summer water can be done more often.
Fertilizer
Use a fertilizer for blooming plants. Follow the direction on the label.
Sunlight
It can be grown in full sun to part shade, though it must be kept constantly moist. It makes a very good pot plant or edging around rock gardens and is especially good around ponds where it gets plenty of water.
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Soil
The soil can be a mixture, in equal parts, of leaf mulch and topsoil.
Temperature
Temperature and humidity levels are important considerations when growing a Pogonatherum peniceum. One should keep the plant in temperatures of 60 to 85°F (16 to 29°C) for maximum growth.
Container
Required good drainage. The soil must be constantly moist in summer. Pogonatherum is very sensitive to dryness and to excessive moisture.
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