Commelina Species, Creeping Christian, Scurvy Weed

Commelinacyanea

Family
Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Commelina (kom-uh-LIN-uh)
Species
cyanea (sy-AN-ee-uh)
Synonym
Commelina communis
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Rockford, Michigan

Saint Louis, Missouri

Atkinson, New Hampshire

Ardmore, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Saint Louis, MO | June 2015 | positive

It will grow all by itself, and it is a great addition to green smoothies, of which I prepare one each morning. So, when you have an abun...Read More

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Shelbyville, MI | September 2013 | neutral

Last year this mystery plant started growing in the stone strip on the south side of the house. I thought somehow a wandering jew house p...Read More

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