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.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
Fills a similar nicheBuddleja Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip Jr.'Sedum 'Birthday Party'Tradescantia pallida
Full plant profile
Growing Conditions
Plant type
Annual; Ground Cover; Herbaceous Perennial
Life cycle
Annual; Perennial
USDA zones
9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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
Less than 12 inches
Mature size
Height: 0 ft. 9 in. - 1 ft. 0 in. | Width: 1 ft. 3 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
Growth rate
Rapid
Maintenance
Low
Canopy layer
4 - Herbaceous (1-3 ft)
Form & Appearance
Habit / form
Cascading; Mounding
Leaf color
Green
Leaf type
Simple
Leaf feel
Soft
Leaf value
Showy
Leaf size
< 1 inch long, < 1 inch wide
Hairs present
Yes
Leaf detail
Fuzzy silver-green leaves.
Flower color
Blue
Flower value
Long Bloom Season; Showy
Flower shape
Funnel
Flower size
< 1 inch
Flower detail
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.
Bloom time
Spring; Summer
Wildlife & Ecology
Native status
Unknown
Attracts
Bees; Butterflies
Landscape Use
Landscape location
Container; Hanging Baskets; Patio; Rock Wall
Design feature
Border; Mass Planting; Small groups
Garden tags
#long bloom time #easy to grow #low maintenance #drought tolerant #blue flowers #groundcover #hanging baskets #container plant #velvety #herbaceous perennial