Holly Chichester
Family
Convolvulaceae
Botanical Name
EVOLVULUS 'Blue Daze'
Plant Common Name
Blue Daze Dwarf Morning Glory, Dwarf Morning Glory
General Description
For a member of the morning glory family, ‘Blue Daze’ is unusual because it does not twist or climb and is a hybrid derived from plants native to North and South America. The trailing stems of this tender perennial subshrub form a low, lax, spreading mound. Both the stems and the small, oval shaped leaves are densely covered with short, downy hairs, giving them a silvery appearance. Many small, sky blue, funnel shaped flowers with five lobes and white throats cover the plants throughout the warm growing season. Each flower lasts only a day, but is quickly replaced with new ones the next day. Typically grown as an annual, this widely available cultivar provides an easy, reliable source of summer color.
'Blue Daze' thrives in hot weather and sharply-drained soil of modest fertility, but will also perform quite nicely in average, well-drained soil or potting mix. Full sun is preferred, but the plants are tolerant of a bit of shade. Water frequently, but avoid standing water or soggy conditions as these could cause fatal fungus problems.
Perfect for hanging baskets and containers, the pale, gray-green leaves and cheerful flowers of 'Blue Daze' also look lovely at the front of mixed beds and borders. Where hardy, it may be used as a small-scale groundcover or accent plant in the tropical mixed border or foundation bed. This plant tolerates salt and grows well in gardens or containers in coastal areas.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8 - 11
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Tender Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
8"-18" / 20.3cm - 45.7cm
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Width
16"-24" / 40.6cm - 61.0cm
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Blue, Indigo
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Gray Green, Silver
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Gray Green, Silver
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Gray Green, Silver
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
No