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Commelina Species, Benghal Dayflower, Benghal Wandering Jew, Tropical Spiderwort

Commelinabenghalensis

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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

benghalensis (ben-gal-EN-sis)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Dark Blue

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

Blooms repeatedly

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