Day Flower, Spiderwort, Widows Tears, Commelina characteristics, Photo

Latin name: Commelina

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Photo Day Flower, Spiderwort, Widows Tears (Commelina)

description and characteristics:

• height of plant (cm): 30-70 cm
• poisonous plant: not poisonous plant
• lifetime: perennial, annual
• type of stem: erect
• fragrant flower: no fragrance
• timing of flowering: autumn, august
• flower size: middle
• flower color: lilac, blue, white

growing, care and cultivation Commelina Day Flower, Spiderwort, Widows Tears:

• light needs: semi-shade, full sun
• method of cultivation: non seedlings
• soil type: sandy loam soil, loamy soil
• landscape use: groundcover, container, flowerbed, border
• frost resistance: does not tolerate frost
• shelter in winter: requires storage room
• cold hardiness zone: 9 (-7 to -1°C), 10 (-1 to +4°C)
• water needs: moderate
• soil acidity: neutral soil

*Some characteristics are relevant for a temperate climate

Day Flower, Spiderwort, Widows Tears, Commelina characteristics, Photo (seedlings and seed).

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