American Blue

Evolvulus pilosus

  • American Blue
  • American Blue
  • American Blue
  • American Blue
  • American Blue
  • American Blue
  • American Blue
  • American Blue
  • Flower name
    American Blue
  • Scientific name
    Evolvulus pilosus
  • AliasAmerican Blue, アメリカン・ブルー, エボルブルス・ピロサス, Evolvulus, dwarf morning glories
  • Place of originCentral America such as Brazil
  • Place of floweringGarden, Potted flower
  • Flowering seasonApril, May, June, July, August, September, October
  • Language of flowersOverflowing thoughts

What is American Blue

American Blue or called Evolvulus(scientific name: Evolvulus pilosus) is native to Central America such as Brazil and is a fertile perennial herb of the family Convolvulaceae , genus Evolvulus. Growth is fast and strong. It continues to bloom for a long period from spring to autumn. Refreshing blue florets that bloom to reflect strong sunlight cover the ground and serve as a ground cover.

Generic name: American Blue, Scientific name: Evolvulus pilosus, also known as: American Blue, Place of origin: Central America such as Brazil etc., Environment: sunny and well-drained soil, plant height: 20 to 30 cm, leaf shape: oval, leaf length: 2 to 3 cm, phylogeny (leaf order): alternate, leaf edge: smooth, one day flower, flower diameter: 1 to 2 cm, flower color: Flower petal is blue and central part is white, corolla shape: funnel with 5 tears at the tip, numbers of stamen:5, number of pistils:1, flowering period:from April to October, fruit type: capsule.


  • Order
    Solanales
  • Family
    Convolvulaceae
  • Genus
    Evolvulus
  • Species
    E. pilosus
  • Type of flower
    Radial symmetrical flower
  • Array of flower
    Monopetal inflorescence
  • Petal shape
    Funnel/trumpet shaped
  • Leaf type
    Oval
  • Edge of the leaf
    Entire
  • Life typefertile perennial herb
  • Flower colorsBlue Purple
  • Colors of the leavesGreen
  • Fruit colorGreen
  • Height20.0 ~ 30.0 cm
  • Diameter of flower1.0 ~ 2.0 cm

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