Evolvulus 'Blue My Mind'
- Phonetic Spelling
- ee-VALV-yoo-lus
- Description
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Morning Glories are a genus of about 100 species that includes perennials, annuals, and shrubs. 'Blue My Mind', a dwarf cultivar of morning glory, is an herbaceous perennial although it is most often grown as an annual in North Carolina. The true blue flowers and fuzzy, silvery-green foliage are very heat tolerant, making it a great addition to southern gardens, No dead-heading required to keep it blooming from spring until first frost. Blooms will close in the afternoon. The plant grows to1 foot tall and trails up to 2 feet. The genus name comes from the Latin word evolvo meaning "to untwist or unravel" because members of this genus do not twine.
Plant in average garden soils with average moisture, good draining soil, and full sun to maximize blossoms. It does not mind hot climates, but will do best with some afternoon shade. Once established it can tolerate heat and some drought. Use as a ground cover or in containers and hanging baskets in full sun.
Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:
No known diseases or insect pests.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Evolvulus
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Perennial
- Climbing Method:
- Clinging
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 9 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 3 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Ground Cover
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit/Form:
- Cascading
- Mounding
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Funnel
- Flower Petals:
- fused petals
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- 1/2-3/4 inch funnel-shaped blue flowers with fused petals and two, forked styles with long, thin stigmas. Individual flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon before dropping off the plant.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Soft
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Fuzzy silver-green leaves.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Hanging Baskets
- Patio
- Rock Wall
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Drought
