Commelina cyanea
SCURVY WEED
Commelinaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Commelina cyanea
SCURVY WEED
Commelinaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue

Flowering Time: mid summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & bush designs

Uses: groundcovers, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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