Evolvulus, Blue Daze, Hawaiian Blue Eyes 'Blue Daze'

On Oct 6, 2018, Jsnix71 from Grand Cane, LA wrote:

Zone 8a Louisiana: this plant has tripled in size since spring. I bought 4 little size 1 plants from the nursery and put them in a raised bed in front of my bearded Iris so I'd have some color when the irises stopped blooming, and these guys have taken over the front of the bed, dripping beautifully over the brick edging. I've never added water or food, but this is in a prepared bed with good raised bed soil. I am waiting to see what it does in winter. I'll probably bring in 2 of them to experiment how they manage overwintering indoors. Love this true blue color!

On Jul 14, 2016, nativetex from Houston, TX wrote:

I live in Houston, Texas. My blue daze (bd) is in a south-facing bed in my front yard. It has lived through two winters, has a thick, tall growth, and is quite healthy. In fact, I have trimmed it once, slightly, for control. My sprinkler system provides plenty of water. The bd has bloomed occasionally but is not blooming now. 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. So to bloom more, does the bd need more sun? Fertilizer? Please comment. Thank you.

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. Wondering id these little green leggy crickets do any harm to it? I can't seem to find any leaves being eaten..

On Sep 30, 2010, bluesmaven from Fort Worth, TX wrote:

I love this plant! I bought 3 plants and put them in hanging baskets and they look really great!

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 is planted under a tree and, covered heavily with pine straw on cold nights, it comes back larger every year. It tolerates drought very well, takes hot Florida afternoon sun and is planted in sand. The only downside is that the flowers don't last all day. Definitely the showiest plant in our yard.

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. We recently had a 5-month drought in south Florida and I lost some of the ones outside of the irrigated areas,
but all in all, I have to say they weathered the drought pretty well.

Right now I am on a hunt to get more and plant them in the spots that I lost them. They aren't quite ready from the local growers. It will take about a month to obtain them.

I plan on planting very small plants and will let them grow on their own. If another drought comes upon us, I will make sure I do some watering myself, although we have some water restrictions where I live.

I have had a very good experience with this perennial blue b... read moreloomer. I have it planted with some Cuban buttercup... nice daily yellow blooms throughout the year.... and near some variegated agave. So the combination is very startling, but coordinated, to say the least.

On Apr 21, 2008, ladyscarlett from Conroe, TX wrote:

I have grown blue daze in both Louisiana zone 8b and in the Woodlands area of Texas zone 8b/9. I've had nothing but success in flowerbeds and containers. It has been come back every year. Doesn't like to dry out but when I see it beginning to droop then I add water.

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. 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. Mine prefers dry air and occasional misting. Never overwater it or you'll kill it. I put it out only when temps are in the 70's, it always seems to get weak when they are lower which makes sense when you look at the zone it prefers (10). It's a family favorite and makes every one smile who sees it. My only neg. comment would be that it's somewhat a dirty plant for indoors because of all the dried blossoms it dro... read moreps after they are done. But this flowers all winter for me, especially when the sun is directly on it in my studio. I've propagated many for friends of mine, very easy to do in the humid summer, just clip a sprig and stick it in moist soil. What could be easier?

On Jul 29, 2007, Marilynbeth from Hebron, KY wrote:

This is the first time I planted it and I love it! I have it planted in several pots and it is beautiful! Love its shade of blue!

I'll have to make sure I plant it every year in my containers.

On May 29, 2006, amyferg from Mobile, AL wrote:

Wow, I really love this plant.I planted it last fall in pretty heavy shade but good soil and it has pretty much flowered on and off the whole time. Didnt seem to have a problem with a couple of freezes we had in the winter.

On Jun 15, 2005, JaxFlaGardener from Jacksonville, FL (Zone 8b) wrote:

I was hoping to keep this plant going as a perrenial in my borderline Zone 8b/9a climate in NE Fla. It survived it's first winter and grew larger last year, but didn't return this Spring, even with a good covering of hay as winter mulch (winter temps went as low as 28 F on a few nights). I recently bought more of these plants to replace the ones that didn't return. As noted above, the "true" blue flowers make it a worthwhile addition when you are seeking blues for flowerbeds.

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. It is wonderful in containers! One of my customers requires true blue flowers and this is definitely one of the few.

On Feb 18, 2004, Monocromatico from Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil (Zone 11) wrote:

This plant can be used as a perenial in the topics, as well. The flowers aren't very abundant though, so to make a "blue" garden bed, I would recomend mixing it with some blue flowered Commelina.

On Jul 9, 2003, nipajo from Dallas, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:

i have planted blue daze every year for about 5 years now. it forms a very low hedge once established. when i had it in a pot and brought it in before winter and bought it out in the spring it did not bloom. actually it slowly died in the house. it is a beautiful little plant that does not seem to have any insect problems.

On Mar 7, 2003, joie wrote:

this plant is perfect for a city window box, especially one that gets hot, blasting, intense sun. it is sooooo cheerful

On Jun 9, 2002, signal20 from Orlando, FL (Zone 9a) wrote:

Planted as groundcover in zone 9b. Throw some fertilizer on it once in a while (6-6-6) and trim it back, thrives on neglect survived winter frosts to 20 f. Have split apart mature clumps to propagate successfully.

On Mar 12, 2001, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:

Tender perennial often sold and grown as an annual. Blue flowers, resembling small morning glory flowers, bloom on the tips of trailing stems; useful as a groundcover or hanging basket. Small, soft gray-green leaves form attractive backdrop. Flowers close in the evening and on overcast days.