Virginia Day-Flower
Commelina virginica
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Basic Information
Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: commelina
Plant ID (slug): commelina-virginica
Numeric ID: 3200
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Commelina virginica is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
Southern N. America. Naturalized in Europe in S. Italy[50].
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Tubers - cooked. Rich in starch, but with a fairly bland flavour. Edible leaves[105].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Commelina virginica Virginia Day-Flower PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Commelina virginica is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.