Day Flower, Spiderwort, Widows Tears, Commelina characteristics
Latin name: Commelina
photo
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 flower color: blue farm4.static.flickr.com |
 flower color: lilac upload.wikimedia.org |
 flower color: white www.vanhemertseeds.com |
 flower color: blue www.botanikfoto.com |
Day Flower, Spiderwort, Widows Tears (Commelina) characteristics
| life span | perennial, annual |
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| type of stem | erect |
| flower size | middle |
| plant height (cm) | 30-70 cm |
| fragrant flower | no fragrance |
| flower color | lilac, blue, white |
| timing of flowering | autumn, august |
| known to be toxic | not poisonous plant |
care
| cold hardiness zone | |
|---|---|
| frost resistance | does not tolerate frost |
| shelter in winter | requires storage room |
planting
| landscape use | groundcover, container, flowerbed, border |
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| sun exposure | semi-shade, full sun |
growing
| soil acidity | neutral soil |
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| water needs | moderate |
| soil type | sandy loam soil, loamy soil |
| method of cultivation | non seedlings |
*Some characteristics are relevant for a temperate climate
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