Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Commelinaceae

Genus:

Commelina

Species:

Commelina diffusa subsp. violacea

Growth Characteristics

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

blue, violet

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Can also spread vegetatively via rooting stems.

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