Tinantia Species, False Day Flower, Widows Tears
Tinantiaanomala

Family: Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Tinantia (ty-NAN-tee-uh)
Species: anomala (ah-NOM-uh-luh)

Synonym:Commelina anomala

Synonym:Tradescantia anomala

Synonym:Tradescantia texensis

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Blue-Violet

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds