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Convolvulus sabatius 'Moroccan Beauty' (Blue Casbah Morning Glory) - This was considered to be an improved selection of the ground morning glory with more compact growth and a very prostrate habit. Like the species it is a trailing groundcover with soft dark green rounded leaves, but it grows more flat to the ground with denser foliage. Light violet-blue flowerS appear on this plant throughout the year in areas with mild winters, otherwise the bloom period is from spring through fall.
Plant in full sun to light shade with well-drained soil and occasional water. It is hardy to about 15-20 degrees F.
This plant was discovered by Steven Eggleton in a seed crop of Convolvulus sabatius 'Full Moon' in Victoria, Australia. The selected seedling exhibited a uniquely dense and prostrate habit with short internodes. The plant received U.S. Patent PP15,104 in August 2004, which has since expired. It was marketed in the US by PlantHaven, though the Proven Winners program chose to market this plant under the name Blue Casbah. We grew this plant from 2005 until 2008. For more information on the species see our listing of Convolvulus sabatius.
The information displayed on this page about Convolvulus sabatius 'Moroccan Beauty' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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