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Article: It's made for arid gardens.
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- Sunset
- Article date:
- April 1, 1984
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The little evergreen subshrub called bush morning glory (Convolvulus cneorum) has much to offer water-frugal gardeners. Its silvery, silky leaves contrast subtly with bright-flowered, dark-foliaged plants. In borders or raised beds or planters it's striking, especially with the applegreen foliage and coppery bronze flower bracts of shrimp plant (Justicia brandegeana, Beloperone guttata) and with dwarf rosemary.
In rock gardens, on slopes, or along driveways, use bush morning glory with low-growing, spreading perennials such as ...