Blue Daze

Blue Daze (Shaggy Dwarf Morning Glory) (Evolvulus nuttallianus) is a low-growing, drought-tolerant plant known for its silvery-green, fuzzy foliage and bright blue, star-shaped flowers that bloom from spring to fall. It's a versatile groundcover or container plant that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. While a perennial in warm climates, it's often grown as an annual in cooler regions.

Key Characteristics

• Appearance: Forms a dense, mounded mat with silvery-green, velvety leaves and small, funnel-shaped blue flowers with white centers.
• Size: Grows to about 0.4–0.8 feet tall and wide, with a trailing habit.
• Flowers: Bloom profusely from late spring through fall, often closing in the evening or on cloudy days.
• Native Range: Central United States prairies and rocky outcrops.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours) is essential for best flowering and compact growth; too much shade can cause legginess.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, average soil, but tolerates a range of conditions.
• Water: Drought-tolerant once established, but consistent moisture leads to better flowering. Avoid soggy soil.
• Fertilizer: Benefits from compost or a slow-release fertilizer at planting.

Uses & Care

• Uses: Excellent for groundcover, rock gardens, containers, and hanging baskets.
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance; deadheading is not necessary.
• Pests: Generally pest-resistant and deer-resistant.
• Frost: Protect from frost; it's a tender perennial treated as an annual in most of the U.S.