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CONVOLVULUS
. Dwarf Convolvulus
(Dwarf Morning-glory)
(Latin
meaning to twine)
These
plants deserve wider acquaintance. They are not strictly
Morning glories because the flowers are open all day
in good weather. They also differ from the climbing
sorts in that each flower is usually of three colors:
The main part is either blue, pink, or purple; the center
is yellow, and there is a band of white between the
center and the expanded part. The specific part of the
botanical name, Convolvulus tricolor (minor) refers
to these three colors. The plants are usually only a
foot tall.
USE.
The Dwarf Morning glory is excellent for a low edging
mass or for hanging baskets. It cannot be used in the
same way as Sweet Alyssum, because the plants are not
compact, but spread over an area of several feet. They
are constantly in bloom and produce an excellent effect
at the base of taller plants. In wet seasons they are
somewhat apt to damp-off.
GENERAL.
Sow the seed in the border in May, or even earlier,
and thin out the seedlings later so that they stand
a foot apart. They are not readily transplanted. They
delight in full sunshine.
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