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

Family: Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Commelina (kom-uh-LIN-uh)
Species: benghalensis (ben-gal-EN-sis)

Category
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Dark Blue

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting