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Spring–Summer
Ground Morning Glory
Convolvulus sabatius
Family: Convolvulaceae
Powdery & Softfaintsweet
SeasonSpring–Summer
OriginNorth Africa, southern Europe
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Powdery & Soft · Spring–Summer bloomer
Ground morning glory trails silvery stems covered in lavender-blue trumpet flowers all summer, cascading from containers and walls with a graceful abundance that needs little encouragement.
Symbolism & Meaning
repose, gentle bond
In the Victorian language of flowers, ground morning glory means “Repose”.
Habitat & Environment
North Africa, southern Europe
Ground Morning Glory is native to North Africa, southern Europe.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameConvolvulus sabatius
- FamilyConvolvulaceae
- Native ToNorth Africa, southern Europe
- Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
- LifespanPerennial
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