Commelina latifolia
Commelina latifolia
- Native to:
- Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Commelinaceae
- Genus:
- Commelina
- Species:
- Commelina latifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- COLA19
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- blue
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments