Bernieh's Garden
Evolvulus pilosus - Blue Eyes or Blue Sapphire
Genus: Evolvulus.
Species: Evolvulus pilosus.
Common name: Blue Eyes or Blue Sapphire
Botanic name: Evolulus Pilosus
Family: Convolvulaceae
A spreading ground cover with attractive, silky grey foliage. Produces beautiful blue flowers from spring through to summer (there is also a white-flowered form). Grows .5 m high and .5m wide.
Ideal for rockeries, retaining walls and hanging baskets.
This is a popular species for landscaping because of its toughness.
It does need to be cut well back from time to time to keep it fresh and compact and looking good.