Succulents – 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