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Commelinaensifolia

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Commelina ensifolia by Kell
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Family
Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Commelina (kom-uh-LIN-uh)
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Species
ensifolia (en-see-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
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