Commelina communis
An introduced plant growing by edges of forests, and fields
Commelina communis dayflower
Save To MyPlantsThis 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.
Habitat & Range
Moist shaded ground of gardens, woods, roadsides, and stream banks.
Present in most counties of the state.
Wetland codes
EMP: | FAC |
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NCNE: | FAC |
Phenology
Flowers July to September.