Scientific Family
Convolvulaceae
Synonyms
Evolvulus argenteus, Evolvulus pilosus
Other common names
blue-eyes
silver wild morning-glory
prostrate evolvulus
Plant type
Forbs and Subshrubs
Origin
Native
Lifecycle
Perennial
Height
6 inches
Riparian
No
A sub-shrub or forb with several erect to ascending and spreading stems. Woody at the base. Leaves are crowded. Stems root at the
ground as they spread.
Small perennial subshrub; silky hairs; numerous prostrate stems that do not twine; leaves crowded, hairy on both sides, pointed at both ends; single pale purplish-blue flowers with white centers in leaf axils over whole length of the stems.
Habitat
Appears in sunny open area with sandy and rocky soils that are well drained.
Plant Community
Pinyon Juniper Woodlands
Interior Chaparral
Grasslands
Low elevation
3000
High elevation
5800
Flower Characteristics
Color also described as pale lavendar. Appears as single flowers in leaf axils over whole length of stem. To 1/4 inch long by 1/2 inch wide.
Flower color
Pale purplish-blue
Flower shape
Bell-shaped
Tubular
No
First bloom month
March
Last bloom month
July
Flower clusters
None
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
To 3/4 inch long and 1/4 inch wide. Has dense soft gray or brown hairs on both sides. Mostly pointed at the tips.
Leaf type
Simple
Leaf color
Grayish-green
Leaf shape
Narrow
Leaf margin
Smooth
Leaves clasp
No
Leaf hairs
Leaves & stems
Spines
No
Fruit and Seed Characteristics
Ovoid to 1/4 inch long.
Fruit type
Capsule
Fruit color
Brown
Seeds are brown. 1 to 2 seeds per capsule. To 1/8 inch long.