Convolvulus cneorum (Silverbush)
Botanical Information
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Convolvulus |
| Species | cneorum |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Italy, Sicily, and the Adriatic coast. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b - Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-9) - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 15 - 40 |
| Height | 0.3m - 0.6m |
| Spread | 0.6m - 0.9 |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A dwarf shrub with spectacular silver-green leaves and cone-shaped white flowers. |
| Landscape | Makes a great ground cover in a gravel gardens or grown in containers. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Medium moisture, well-drained soil with full sun. |
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