Tinantia Species, False Day Flower, Upright Spiderwort, Widow’s Tears

Tinantiaerecta

Family
Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Tinantia (ty-NAN-tee-uh)
Species
erecta (ee-RECK-tuh)
Synonym
Tinantia fugax
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

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

Alameda, California

Stockton, California

Barbourville, Kentucky

Port Norris, New Jersey

Wallkill, New York

Royersford, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Stockton, CA (Zone 9a) | October 2007 | positive

what a pretty flower this makes. I just noticed it today and had to post a pic in plant identification to find out what it was. Turns o...Read More

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(Zone 7a) | August 2004 | positive

This is an absolutely beautiful plant. Even if it didn't flower the foliage is awesome. I've also heard this plant grows a big tuber..Don...Read More

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