Evolvulus Beach Bum Blue

Plant name: Evolvulus Beach Bum Blue
Scientific name: Evolvulus glomeratus ‘Beach Bum Blue’

Plant description:
Evolvulus Beach Bum Blue is a low-growing, spreading perennial known for its silvery foliage and continuous display of vivid blue flowers. This compact selection forms a dense mat that softens edges and fills containers with fine texture and color. Its trailing habit makes it suitable for borders, raised planters, and hanging baskets where it can cascade naturally without becoming invasive. The plant maintains a tidy form with minimal maintenance, offering steady performance in bright, open landscapes.

Flower description:
Sky-blue, cup-shaped flowers appear throughout the warm growing season, creating a luminous contrast against the plant’s silver-toned foliage. Blooms open during daylight hours and close in the evening, with new flowers produced regularly along the stems. The consistent flowering habit provides a long-lasting color accent that pairs well with both bold and pastel planting schemes.

Leaf description:
Leaves are small, oval, and covered with fine hairs that give the plant its soft, silvery-gray appearance. This reflective surface helps reduce moisture loss and contributes to the plant’s tolerance of bright sun and dry conditions. The foliage remains dense along the stems, forming a smooth, cushion-like texture.

Deciduous or evergreen:
Evergreen in mild climates; may behave as a tender perennial or seasonal annual in colder regions.

USDA grow zones:
USDA Zones 8–11.

Mature height and width:
Typically grows 6–12 inches tall and spreads 12–24 inches wide, forming a low, spreading mound.

Landscape uses:
Ideal for edging pathways, spilling over retaining walls, softening container plantings, and filling gaps between larger perennials. Works well in coastal-style gardens, modern mixed planters, and pollinator-friendly borders where continuous color is desired.

Native range:
Derived from species native to South America.

Sun exposure:
Requires full sun for best flowering and compact growth. Insufficient light can lead to reduced blooms and elongated stems.

Water requirements:
Prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering during establishment. Mature plants tolerate short dry periods but perform best with consistent moisture that allows soil to dry slightly between watering cycles.

Pests and problems:
Generally low-maintenance with few serious pest concerns. Overly wet soil or poor drainage may cause root stress or decline. Good airflow helps maintain clean foliage and steady growth.

Heat and sun tolerance:
Highly tolerant of intense sunlight and warm temperatures, maintaining foliage color and flowering even in exposed planting areas. Its silvery leaves help reflect light and reduce heat stress.

Cold tolerance:
Sensitive to frost and prolonged freezing conditions. In colder climates, plants may be grown as seasonal accents or overwintered in protected environments.

Growing tips:
Plant in sandy or well-amended soil that drains quickly to prevent root issues. Avoid excessive fertilization, which can reduce flowering and encourage loose growth. Light trimming during the growing season promotes branching and maintains a dense, trailing form. Position near the front of borders or in elevated containers where the soft blue flowers and silver foliage can be viewed up close.

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State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

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