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AKA Asiatic Dayflower. The soft, jointed stems of this perennial grow upright only if supported by other plants. Usually, they lie on the ground and grow up to 3 ft. long. The ephemeral flowers, about 1 in. across, have two larger, showy, blue petals and one much smaller white petal. Flowers with 2 large, ear-like, blue petals and one smaller petal bloom in small clusters, in a bract, at the top of several erect branches. They only bloom for a day, but there are several buds on a plant that open 3-4 days apart. The principal leaves are linear to somewhat lance-shaped.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Commelina communis |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 30 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 40 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/8 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction |
| Bloom Color | Dark Blue |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Grown for Foliage, Herbaceous |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds, Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed |
| Seeds Per Pack | 10 |
