Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory Plant Care

Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory (Stylisma pickeringii var. pattersonii) belongs to the Convolvulaceae family within the Stylisma genus. Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory is native to the United States.

Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory displays a low spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory produces small trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Stylisma pickeringii var. pattersonii tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to stylisma abdita plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory is native to the United States. In cooler regions, grow Patterson's Dwarf Morning Glory as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.