- Tropical speedwell
Botanical name: evolvulus alsinoides
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 1 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: spring
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Flower color: purple/blue
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can grow 1 inch per week
Pruning instructions: trim in the early spring to maintain shape and size
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: garden/fence climber or garden groundcover
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: trailing stems make for a great hanging basket display
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with a slow release fertilizer once a month during the plants growing season
Best time to plant: spring or summer
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: sedum
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
