by Lydia Holley July 1, 2024
Blue is a rare color to find in the plant world. Because of that, many times plants are called blue which are truly purple. However, Blue Daze (Evolvulus glomeratus) is actually a true blue color. Blue Daze is an annual in East Texas as it can not handle our freezes. It can handle our hot temperatures, though, and will bloom throughout the summer.
Blue Daze is native to South America, and is sometimes called Brazilian Dwarf Morning Glory. It resembles morning glories as the flowers close at night and open in the morning. But unlike morning glories, it will grow one ft tall to two ft wide, and it acts like a groundcover rather than a vine. It prefers full to part sun and needs well-draining soil. There are a few other hybrids of Evolvulus other than Blue Daze, but it is the most easily found.
Use Blue Daze in containers, as an edging plant, or in hanging baskets. The flowers’ small size do not compete with its companion plants, so use it in abundance. Because it is a true blue, it pairs well with almost any other plant color combination. If you are looking for a red, white, and blue combination for the Fourth of July, consider using Blue Daze as the blue portion. A container of red geraniums, white lantana, and Blue Daze would be very festive. It also goes well with other hot colors such as yellow. Or, if you are tired of the heat, pair it with white flowers or gray-foliage plants for a refreshingly cool look.
If you are looking for a true blue flower to add to your containers or landscape for a season, consider Blue Daze. If its color does not dazzle you, its ability to continue flowering until frost will.
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