Convolvulus sabatius, the ground blue-convolvulus or blue rock bindweed, is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae, native to Italy and North Africa, and often seen in cultivation.
It is a woody-stemmed trailing perennial plant, growing to 20cm (10inches) in height. It has slightly hairy leaves and light blue to violet flowers, often with a lighter centre, which is 2.5- in diameter.[1]
The Latin specific epithet sabatius refers to the Savona region of Italy.[2]
This species is often sold under the synonym C. mauritanicus. Although a perennial, it is best treated as an annual in colder climates.[1] It is suited to window boxes and containers and prefers a sunny situation with good drainage. Tip pruning encourages new growth and flowering.[1] It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3]