Commelina communis

An introduced plant growing by edges of forests, and fields

Commelina communis dayflower

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneously Save To MyPlants

This week-rooted annual has a flower that blooms for just one day.  There are three petals in each flower - two upper blue ones that are larger and one lower one that is inconspicuous white.

Moist shaded ground of gardens, woods, roadsides, and stream banks.

Present in most counties of the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FAC
NCNE: FAC



Flowers July to September.

Commelina communis dayflower

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneously
Commelina communis gallery
Plant Life-Form
annual forb
Common Names
dayflower Asiatic dayflower