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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| sun exposure | semi-shade, full sun |
Day Flower, Spiderwort, Widows Tears care
| frost resistance | does not tolerate frost |
|---|---|
| shelter in winter | requires storage room |
| cold hardiness zone |
*Some characteristics are relevant for a temperate climate
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