Convolvulus arvensis | Field Bindweed, Creeping Jenny, Morning Glory, Devil'Sguts | Various
Convolvulus arvensis belongs to the plant family CONVOLVULACE and Genus Convolvulus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Convolvulus arvensis does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Convolvulus arvensis so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Convolvulus arvensis field bindweed,creeping Jenny,morning glory,devil'sguts is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The flowers of Convolvulus arvensis have a faint heliotrope scented perfume. This whole plant has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Morning glory (also known as devil'sguts, creeping Jenny or field bindweed) including yellow, dull green, khaki green and beige. It is traditionally used to dye wool. (The mordants used for fixing the dye include: alum, copper, none.)
Flowers of the plant Convolvulus arvensis have a smell of scented like heliotrope and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Heliotrope | Faint
The Whole plant of Convolvulus arvensis can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … yellow,dull green,khaki green,beige
"Colors from nature : growing, collecting & using natural dyes", Bobbi A. McRae, Storey Communications Inc, Pownal Vermont, 1993.
"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.
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"Heat-zone Gardening: How to choose plants that thrive in your region's warmest weather", Dr. H. Marc Cathey with Linda Bellamy, American Horticultural Society, Time-Life Books, 1998.