Perennial – Dwarf Morning Glory ‘Blue Daze’

Dwarf Morning Glory ‘Blue Daze’

Botanical name: evolvulus glomeratus

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: about 1 ft in height with a 2-3 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 8-10

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: blue 

Bloom time:  spring-fall 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: spreading groundcover, container plant, hanging baskets

Special features: drought tolerant, deer resistant, heat tolerant, long-lasting blooms 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, summer, fall 

Best type of soil:  loam, sand 

Companion plants: lantana, angelonia, sedum, 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no