Commelina
Commelina tuberosa
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Commelinaceae
- Genus:
- Commelina
- Species:
- Commelina tuberosa
- USDA Symbol:
- COCO28
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- blue
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
Propagation & Germination
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months * tender but self seeds