{"product_id":"blue-daze","title":"Blue Daze","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n  Blue Daze (Shaggy Dwarf Morning Glory) (\u003cem\u003eEvolvulus nuttallianus\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms a dense, mounded mat with silvery-green, velvety leaves and small, funnel-shaped blue flowers with white centers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows to about 0.4–0.8 feet tall and wide, with a trailing habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bloom profusely from late spring through fall, often closing in the evening or on cloudy days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central United States prairies and rocky outcrops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6–8 hours) is essential for best flowering and compact growth; too much shade can cause legginess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained, average soil, but tolerates a range of conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established, but consistent moisture leads to better flowering. Avoid soggy soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benefits from compost or a slow-release fertilizer at planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUses \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for groundcover, rock gardens, containers, and hanging baskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-maintenance; deadheading is not necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally pest-resistant and deer-resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protect from frost; it's a tender perennial treated as an annual in most of the U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":50175859065109,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gallon","offer_id":50175859097877,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0882\/6834\/1525\/files\/94.jpg?v=1789459782","url":"https:\/\/discountplantsdirect.com\/products\/blue-daze","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}