Botanical Name: Evolvulus glomeratus 'Blue Daze'
Common Name: Blue Evolvulus
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape low, spreading sub-shrub with soft, loose branches and a cushion-shaped habit; fine textured and fairly flat when mature
Height 12"
Spread 12" - 18"
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade
Soil tolerates most any soil
Hardiness some frost (zones 14-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves alternate, elliptical, to 1" long, dark green above, gray-green beneath, densely covered w/fine ciliate hairs on leaves and branch tips
Flowers solitary deep blue, funnel-shaped flowers
Fruit small capsule
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
small filler or facer valued for its flower production throughout the year; mixes well with other perennials, informal plantings, native plantings and informal landscapes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular water, tolerates some drought when established
Fertilizing balanced in spring
Pruning head back occasionally to increase bushiness
Pests/Diseases none
Special Conditions/Other none
 
Origin: Southeast North America
Family: Convolvulaceae

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