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Evolvulus Species, Arizona Blue Eyes, Wild Dwarf Morning Glory

Evolvulusarizonicus

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Evolvulus arizonicus by RON_CONVOLVULACEAE
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Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Evolvulus (ee-VOLV-yoo-lus)
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Species
arizonicus (air-ih-ZAWN-ih-kus)
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Synonym
Evolvulus laetus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anthem, Arizona

Sierra Vista, Arizona(2 reports)

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Lizze
| February 2021 | neutral

I want to know if Arizona Blue Eyes is dangerous for dogs. I understand that some varieties have seeds that contain the LSD element and ...Read More

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JohnDensonRLA
Sierra Vista, AZ | March 2012 | positive

Arizona Blue Eyes is a very attractive, easy-to-grow southwestern native wildflower. Plants are compact and fine-textured and mixes well ...Read More

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RON_CONVOLVULACEAE
Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) | December 2005 | neutral

The other common name for this plant is Arizona Blue Eyes.

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