Convolvulus althaeoides Convolvulus althaeoides is a perennial plant of the family of Convolvulaceae, native of the Mediterranean basin. The whole plant is covered with stiff hair, trailing stem, green leaves and hairy-pubescent on both sides. The flowers are numerous and of a pretty bright pink. It is a species of arid places. Datasheet Common Namemallow bindweed, mallow-leaved bindweedBotanical nameConvolvulus althaeoidesFamilyConvolvulaceaeLife CyclePerennialFoliageEvergreenBasic Colourpink / salmonHeight10 cm -> 1 mHabitatshechese lawns / Grasslands, WoodlandAltitude0-600 mBloom TimeMarch -> JunePlant TypeHerbs, Climbers, Outdoor Fruit Type Capsule different tolerancesHardyUsed Parts Flower, Leaf, Root Plant Uses Medicine, Culinary, Dye Active substancestell usUSDA Zone7 (-17), 8 (-12)Sun Exposurefull sunSoil pHAcidic, Alkaline, NeutralSoil MoistureMoistSoil Type Sandy, PeatyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, Self sowsGerminationCold Germinator, Fast GerminatorPests/ Diseases Desease free Open Next Page To See More Photos. Convolvulus althaeoides Convolvulus althaeoides