Commelina communis
ASIATIC DAY FLOWER
Commelinaceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

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

Tolerances: light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Commelina communis
ASIATIC DAY FLOWER
Commelinaceae

 

  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

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

Tolerances: light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue

Flowering Time: late spring to mid autumn

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: groundcovers, spillover

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: moist temperate, cool areas






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