Species evolvulus
light-blue flowers with white stamens, center and lime leaves

evolvulus

Evolvulus nuttallianus

Evolvulus nuttallianus, or Evolvulus, is an amazing species of plant. It is a low-growing, perennial subshrub native to southeastern and south-central United States. The flowers of Evolvulus are a gorgeous, deep blue hue, and can often reach up to 4 cm in diameter. What makes this species truly unique, however, is its follicles. Follicles are structures which contain the plant’s seeds, but in the case of Evolvulus, these follicles are structured in a unique, star-shaped pattern which can be quite beautiful. All in all, Evolvulus is a stunning species of perennial which comes packed with unique features and gorgeous, deep-blue flowers.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Stem Propagation,Root Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 10

Flowers:

Lavender to blue Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Tropical:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

For an Evolvulus nuttallianus plant, it is best to water approximately once every 2 weeks is suitable; however, the frequency may need to vary depending on the climate and other environmental factors. When watering, thoroughly soak the soil until water begins to drain from the bottom of the pot; allow it to drain completely before watering again.

sunlight

Evolvulus nuttallianus is a species of plant that loves the sun! It thrives in direct sunlight for 6-8 hours a day to ensure that its leaves and flowers can absorb the life-sustaining rays and produce oxygen-rich air. In cooler climates, this species of plant does not require full sun exposure for as many hours, but it should still be exposed to at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight. To ensure that your Evolvulus is thriving, it is important to keep track of the hours of direct sunlight your plant is exposed to daily.

pruning

Evolvulus nuttallianus should be pruned early in the season before they start to bloom. To keep the plant looking its best and promote new growth, remove spent flowers and blooms as their color starts to fade. Depending on the size of the plant, you may only need to prune lightly once every year or 2. Generally, it is recommended to remove approximately 1-third of the total size of the plant. If left unpruned, the plant will become woody and overgrown.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Evolvulus nuttallianus typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Evolvulus nuttallianus typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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