Climbing Dayflower
Commelina diffusa
Also known as
Spreading Dayflower
Commelina diffusa 2010-07-18 018 01 by 石川 Shihchuan (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Full Sun
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter


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Climbing Dayflower Overview
Commelina diffusa is a clumping, perennial species commonly known by the names Climbing Dayflower or Spreading Dayflower because of their short flower lifespan and climbing, spreading habit. They are often grown as annuals in temperate regions and are considered annual weeds, they are also considered annual or perennial weeds in tropical locations. They produce flowers one at a time and these last for a short time. The flowers are small, 3-petalled, blue, saucer-shaped and encased in a spathe-like modified leaf structure. Flower structure is only symmetrical in one plane, with the petals differing in size and shape across the flower, with two larger top petals and a reduced lower petal.