Blue Daze (Morning Glory dwarf)

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Evolvulus glomeratus

• Common Names: Blue Daze, Dwarf Morning Glory, Brazilian Dwarf Morning Glory

• Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory family)

• Origin: Brazil, South America

• Type: Perennial groundcover (in warm climates), often grown as an annual in cooler regions

 Appearance

• Height & Spread: Low-growing, spreading shrub, about 20–30 cm tall and 60–90 cm wide.

• Leaves: Small, gray-green, fuzzy, oval-shaped leaves.

• Flowers:

  • Brilliant sky-blue blooms with yellowish-white centers.

  • About 2–3 cm wide.

  • Flowers open in the morning and usually close by afternoon or on cloudy days.

• Growth Habit: Trailing, spreading, and dense, ideal for groundcover or hanging baskets.

 Care Guide

Sun Light

• Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily) for best flowering.

• In too much shade, flowering reduces drastically.

 Soil

• Well-drained sandy or loamy soil.

• Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

 Watering

• Moderate water needs.

• Water regularly but let the topsoil dry between watering.

• Drought-tolerant once established but not tolerant of soggy soil.

 Fertilizer

• Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during the growing/flowering season.

• Avoid over-fertilizing (too much nitrogen = more leaves, fewer flowers).

 Pruning

• Pinch or trim back stems to encourage bushier growth and more blooms.

• Remove spent flowers and leggy growth.

 Uses & Benefits

1. Ornamental Value:

   • Popular as a groundcover, edging plant, or in rock gardens.

   • Excellent in hanging baskets, containers, and window boxes.

2. Low Maintenance:

   • Hardy and drought-tolerant, suitable for low-care landscapes.

3. Pollinator Attraction:

   • Blue blooms attract bees and butterflies.

4. Erosion Control:

   • Spreading roots help cover soil and reduce erosion in sunny slopes.

5. Color Accent:

   • Provides a continuous splash of blue flowers in hot, sunny gardens where few other plants bloom so well.