Commelina
Commelina tuberosa
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru
Mariana Yuste Ramírez (www.inaturalist.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Commelinaceae
- Genus:
- Commelina
- Species:
- Commelina tuberosa
- USDA Symbol:
- COTU5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- 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:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
Propagation & Germination
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months * tender but self seeds