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Evolvulus pilosus - Blue Eyes or Blue Sapphire

Genus: Evolvulus.

Species: Evolvulus pilosus.

Common name: Blue Eyes or Blue Sapphire
Botanic name: Evolulus Pilosus
Family: Convolvulaceae

A spreading ground cover with attractive, silky grey foliage. Produces beautiful blue flowers from spring through to summer (there is also a white-flowered form). Grows .5 m high and .5m wide.

Ideal for rockeries, retaining walls and hanging baskets.
This is a popular species for landscaping because of its toughness.

It does need to be cut well back from time to time to keep it fresh and compact and looking good.

Photos of this plant

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