This plant is in fact in the same family as the infamous morning glory but it is not invasive. The scientific name is Convolvulus cneorum I just bought this little pot of silver foliage for my Mom today at Figaro's Garden. It has the wide open face of a morning glory plant in a striking white. It almost resembles a petunia bloom. The bonus is this striking foliage. It makes a great annual container plant in a charcoal grey or black pot. It maxes out at about 2-3 feet in our Vancouver mild summer heat. It prefers full sun but can survive in part shade (gets a bit leggy though). You can preserve it over winter by keeping it in a greenhouse or inside your house. It's just straddles our zone 8 temperature. I think it's worth the effort!
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