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whitemouth dayflower

whitemouth dayflower

Commelina erecta

perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 6b – Zone 10b

A native wildflower with delicate blue and white flowers that bloom in summer and fall. It tolerates drought once established and is useful for naturalized areas and pollinator gardens.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 6bZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6b to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

early successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

Function & Care

erosion controlwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division