Covered with small, blue flowers with white eyes throughout the summer, use it in hanging baskets or containers where stems can cascade downward. On Jul 10, 2003, Karenn from Mount Prospect, IL (Zone 5a) wrote: I grow this as an annual in pots (zone 5A-4B) on the south side of my home. I plan on planting very small plants and will let them grow on their own. Flowers are less than an inch across. This bed is completely surrounded by concrete walkways and is in full sun all day long. If another drought comes upon us, I will make sure I do some watering myself, although we have some water restrictions where I live. On Jan 21, 2005, maraud from Trenton, NJ wrote: I am in the gardening business and have used this plant both in the ground and in containers. The only time I've ever had problems was the year I tried to overwinter it in a mini-greenhouse and it died back to one sprig and finally came back. Evolvulus glomeratus, or Dwarf Morning Glory, is a tender, non-vining, herbaceous perennial more often grown as an annual that is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. It gets sun during part of the day but is also partially shaded by a crape myrtle, an oak, and a pine tree at other times of day. These plants bloom from late spring all the way until the first frost, and will attract plenty of bees and butterflies, who love the nectar-rich blooms. This winter was unusally cold for the Houston area--dropping into the low 30s and upper 20s--and it froze solid and has died. Bacopa With a similar growth habit to Evolvulus, trailing Bacopa is a good mixer in a hanging basket or window box. procumbens ‘Nana’ Dwarf Chinese Juniper, Nana, Procumbens Evolvulus makes a perfect addition to any garden bed or container; when planted in a sunny spot, this spreading plant will create a sea of ocean-blue flowers atop silvery blue-green foliage. Overwintered it in the house where we have wood heat, so we kept it moist. Height: 8 in. I'll have to make sure I plant it every year in my containers. In my area I am known as "one of the evolvolus junkies"! to 1 ft. Width: 2 ft. Sunlight: Full Sun. On Oct 30, 2007, westguy3 from Brownsburg, IN wrote: I bought this tropical sub-shrub about 6 years ago and have kept it in a container ever since, occasionally trimming it back (both the roots and the main plant) to keep it shaped like a sagebrush and giving it new soil and food. glahm-er-AH-tus-- clustered . On Jul 22, 2009, acertel7 from Bloomingdale, IL wrote: Living in a zone 5 area, I can only grow Evolvulus in a container. I have a plant that I've had for about a year and it is still going strong. On Jun 7, 2012, smalltowngirl68 from Fort Stockton, TX wrote: Just bought this plant and it's doing great..only thing is the little grasshopper/crickets like to get on them. 1. Evolvulus does best in full sun, but can tolerate a little shade. Evolvulus glomeratus (Blue Daze, Hawaiian Blue Eyes) – This is one charming and attractive plant that has been in and out of our garden since 2004! The bd has bloomed occasionally but is not blooming now. It is planted under a tree and, covered heavily with pine straw on cold nights, it comes back larger every year. What could be easier? Flowering Season - Summer. Native of: Brazil, Paraguay. On Jun 2, 2009, Rainbowman18 from Weston, FL (Zone 10a) wrote: I have had the blue daze for almost a year and a half and used it as a ground cover in a couple of my front garden spots. Wish I could have purchased 2 more! This plant is sometimes confused with a hardier North American species and sold under the name Evolvulus pilosus 'Blue Daze'. Commonly called blue daze, Evolvulus glomeratus "Blue Daze" is a cultivar of evergreen subshrub grown for its showy, sky blue flowers and glossy, ovate leaves. Blue Daze Evolvulus. But this flowers all winter for me, especially when the sun is directly on it in my studio. Love its shade of blue! Hanging baskets, containers, small area ground cover or trailing over stone walls. Grows quickly and provides new flowers on a daily basis. when i had it in a pot and brought it in before winter and bought it out in the spring it did not bloom. 11,955 views. I wish I could make it happy! No known serious insect or disease problems. It has few other names Hawaiian Blue Eyes, Brazilian dwarf morning-glory, etc. The garden seems lonely without it. More plant information on Evolvulus glomeratus (Evolvulus, Blue Daze, Hawaiian Blue Eyes) It is in a medium sized container with some Lantana and a spike, looks healthy and is in full sun. Evolvulus 'Blue Daze' requires moisture, do not allow it to dry out. Blue Daze likes it hot and grows in a low, spreading mound of light grey foliage that is a nice background to the funnel shaped, powder blue, 5-petaled flowers with white throats. It is very sensitive to cold. - Kathleen (NW Rhode Island). Any suggestions? BLUE MY MIND® Evolvulus - PW - 4 1/2" Pot quantity. The only downside is that the flowers don't last all day. It has lived through two winters, has a thick, tall growth, and is quite healthy. On Sep 18, 2009, Pillita from Keystone Heights, FL (Zone 8b) wrote: I have been able to overwinter this marvelous plant for several years now. It tolerates drought very well, takes hot Florida afternoon sun and is planted in sand. Blue Daze Evolvulus - Evolvulus glomeratus 'Blue Daze' - 1 Gallon - Annual Bedding - Tropical Plants - Flowering | Gardener Direct. So to bloom more, does the bd need more sun? Add to cart $ 8.99. On Jun 9, 2002, signal20 from Orlando, FL (Zone 9a) wrote: Planted as groundcover in zone 9b. Thank you. 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