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