Landscape Showroom / RLC Selection Guide
Blue Daze for Tampa Landscapes
Evolvulus glomeratus and related nursery selections
Also called: Blue daze; dwarf morning glory; Blue My Mind is a named selection
Blue daze adds a low ribbon of blue flowers along a sunny bed edge. Its small scale makes it useful for finishing a landscape without hiding the plants behind it.
AI-generated illustration. Actual plants and materials vary; confirm the supplied selection with RLC.
At a glance
Climate & cold
Warm, frost-sensitive sites; may be treated seasonally in exposed locations
Mature scale
Low spreading groundcover; cultivar affects height and width
Sun & shade
Full sun for strongest flowering
Water & drainage
Well-drained soil; allow roots to establish before relying on drought tolerance
Where it fits
Use a repeated group along a clear border where sunlight reaches the entire planting. Keep the bed edge distinct from the lawn so maintenance equipment does not run through the flowers. It works as a low accent rather than a traffic-tolerant lawn replacement.
Sizes and varieties
Blue My Mind is a named commercial selection, not a guarantee attached to every blue daze plant. Confirm the cultivar when a specific growth habit or flower performance matters. Similar common names can refer to different nursery stock.
Care through the seasons
Avoid saturated soil and inspect after prolonged rainy periods. Light trimming can keep the edge defined without scalping the plant. Flowers respond to daylight and weather, so the display changes through the day.
Placement mistakes to avoid
Do not use in deep shade, a standing-water pocket or a place where people routinely step through the bed. Cold weather can interrupt the display.
Buying size is not finished size
Small bedding pots and 1-gallon plants are common formats to request. These are nursery formats to ask about, not a live stock list or a guaranteed height. Compare the actual canopy, root ball, cultivar and overall condition. Leave room for the mature plant, even when a new installation initially looks open.
Planning the installation
Measure the usable bed, including space around windows, paths, utilities and irrigation. Show RLC both a wide view and the details of the existing ground. Discuss removals, preparation, access and watering before choosing a quantity. A larger plant may give more presence on day one, but the right location and establishment care still determine the result.
What affects cost?
Relative starting plant tier: $. A tier compares material categories; it is not an installed price. Nursery size, fullness, quantity, delivery access, removals and irrigation changes can alter the quote. Compare the whole scope, including the selected variety and size.
Common question
Will the blue flowers stay open all day?
Flowering responds to sun and conditions. The display is not identical every hour, so consider the foliage and low form as part of the design too.
Bring the right details together
RLC Lawn & Landscape is based in Lutz and serves Tampa Bay. Share photos of your yard, approximate measurements and the options you like. We’ll discuss what fits the site and the work involved.
Reference: Plant or product information. Planning guidance reviewed September 2026. Availability and installed prices are confirmed by quote.