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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 6 inches to 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Other: Year Round
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant

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Common names
  • Climbing Dayflower

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Location: El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico
Location: Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas
Date: Sep 22, 2011 9:46 PM
Comments:
  • Posted by Horntoad (Nederland, Texas - Zone 9a) on Sep 29, 2011 8:52 AM concerning plant:
    Commelina diffusa var. diffusa is native to:(AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WV), USA+ (PR, VI)
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