Nakedstem Dewflower, Dove Weed

Murdannianudiflora

Family
Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Murdannia (mur-DAN-ee-uh)
Species
nudiflora (noo-dee-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Groveland, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Brunswick, Georgia

Belton, Texas

New Caney, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Orange Park, FL | October 2019 | positive

It’s taken a bit to identify this lovely ground cover in backyard that survives our dogs and looks amazing next to blue dayflower and o...Read More

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Groveland, FL | August 2018 | negative

This weed is immune to Glyphosate. The only herbicides that seem to work on this weed is something that contains diquat.

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