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Convolvuluschilensis

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Convolvulus chilensis by ceej1963
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Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Convolvulus (kon-VOLV-yoo-lus)
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Species
chilensis (chil-ee-EN-sis)
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Synonym
Convolvulus canescens
Convolvulus dissectus
Convolvulus dissectus var. canescens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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