This undated image provided by Missouri Botanical Garden shows the foliage of a silverbush (Convolvulus cneorum) plant. The fast-growing, drought-tolerant evergreen is a good choice for covering ... Convolvulus cneorum Silky silver-grey evergreen foliage and flowers that open out into striped funnels.

Understanding the Context

Likes sun and well-drained soil. Advertisement ... Bindweed is a vine that will twine around any support in your garden. The scientific name, Convolvulus arvensis, tells us that it’s in the morning glory family Convolvulaceae.

Key Insights

This weedy plant has ... At a Glance: Convolvulus Plant Characteristics: Convolvulus is renowned for its vibrant, funnel-shaped flowers and trailing vines, perfect for adding a splash of color to hanging baskets and garden beds. Can tolerate light frosts in warm climates, where convolvulus can be grown as a short-lived perennial. Mulch the soil with compost prior to planting. In midsummer, drench plants with a liquid plant food to stimulate new growth.

Final Thoughts

Convolvulus, commonly called morning glory, is a genus of mostly annuals and perennials that are trailing or somewhat trailing. Convolvulus bear wide, funnel-shaped flowers that are blue, white, or pink sometimes with white centers. Native to the Mediterranean region, Convolvulus sabatius (Bindweed or Ground Morning Glory) is a luscious, trailing, woody-based perennial noted for its endless production of widely funnel-shaped, lavender-blue flowers, 1-2 in. across (2-5 cm), throughout the year in mild winter areas, from early summer to early fall elsewhere. Convolvulus, also called shrubby bindweed, silverbush or silver bindweed, is a beautiful plant with silvery foliage. The flowers are very typical, they look very much like those of bindweed, hence the name.