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Dayflowers (Commelina)
Dayflowers can be either annual or perennial herbs, and the flowers can be a range of colors but are typically blue. This genus got its common name because of the short lifespan of its showy flowers, which bloom in the morning. These species are primarily found in tropical areas.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Dayflowers
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Attributes of Dayflowers
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Dayflowers
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Spiderworts and allies
Family
Spiderwort
Genus
Dayflowers
Distribution of Dayflowers
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Distribution Map of Dayflowers
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Dayflowers
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Dayflowers plants are generally low-maintenance, thriving in conditions that replicate their native habitats. They require bright, indirect light and consistent moisture, doing best in well-draining soil with regular watering, yet they are somewhat drought-tolerant. Temperature-wise, dayflowers prefers a warm climate. Common challenges include spider mites and aphids, along with root rot from overwatering. Seasonally, dayflowers benefits from reduced watering in winter and more frequent hydration during hotter months. Protection from frost is essential, and in temperate regions, they may die back and regrow in spring.
How to Water Dayflowers?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Dayflowers?
How to Propagate Dayflowers?
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8 most common species：
Asiatic dayflower
The asiatic dayflower is an annual creeper that is classified as an invasive species in many areas. Known for its beautiful blooms that only last one day, the asiatic dayflower has spread throughout much of the world. It is used in Japan and China to create blue and green pigments.
White mouth dayflower
White mouth dayflower (Commelina erecta) is a perennial wildflower found in coastal uplands, scrub habitats, and pinelands. The flower consists of two large petals situated right at the top of the stem. These blooms are purplish-blue, and there's a much smaller white petal below these two. This is why the flower has "White Mouth" in its name.
Scurvy weed
Scurvy weed (Commelina cyanea) is a perennial native to the woodlands of eastern Australia, where it grows best in shaded, moist soil. The leaves are edible and were used as a source of vitamin C, hence the plant’s common name. In the warmer months, it produces cyan-colored flowers that are very attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Wandering Jew
Wandering Jew has been introduced to North America where it is considered a noxious weed. It can be highly invasive - spreading across crops and pastures, outcompeting more desirable plants.
Climbing dayflower
The climbing dayflower can be used as a sprawling groundcover with light blue flowers that attract bees and butterflies. However, it spreads easily when nodes on its small branches touch the soil and begin to root. Since it can spread aggressively, it is sometimes seen as an invasive weed that is treated with herbicide.
Commelina
Commelina coelestis is commonly known as commelina and is distinguished by its small blue flowers. The plants grow along the ground in a sprawling habit and survive in moist habitats. The flowers of this plant fade quickly.
Virginia dayflower
Virginia dayflower (Commelina virginica) is indigenous to the mid-eastern and southeastern parts of the United States. Virginia dayflower is a species that loves water. Therefore, you’ll find it in soggy places like muddy swamps, swift-flowing rivers, and freshwater marshes.
Birdbill dayflower
Birdbill dayflower (Commelina dianthifolia) is a pretty blue-flowered plant that is grown ornamentally. It is slightly frost-tolerant and since it isn't very tall it is best grown towards the front of beds and borders, in containers, or in rock gardens. The Ramah Navajo Native Americans fed this plant to their livestock as an aphrodisiac.
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Asiatic dayflower
Asiatic dayflower
The asiatic dayflower is an annual creeper that is classified as an invasive species in many areas. Known for its beautiful blooms that only last one day, the asiatic dayflower has spread throughout much of the world. It is used in Japan and China to create blue and green pigments.
White mouth dayflower
White mouth dayflower
White mouth dayflower (Commelina erecta) is a perennial wildflower found in coastal uplands, scrub habitats, and pinelands. The flower consists of two large petals situated right at the top of the stem. These blooms are purplish-blue, and there's a much smaller white petal below these two. This is why the flower has "White Mouth" in its name.
Scurvy weed
Scurvy weed
Scurvy weed (Commelina cyanea) is a perennial native to the woodlands of eastern Australia, where it grows best in shaded, moist soil. The leaves are edible and were used as a source of vitamin C, hence the plant’s common name. In the warmer months, it produces cyan-colored flowers that are very attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Wandering Jew
Wandering Jew
Wandering Jew has been introduced to North America where it is considered a noxious weed. It can be highly invasive - spreading across crops and pastures, outcompeting more desirable plants.
Climbing dayflower
Climbing dayflower
The climbing dayflower can be used as a sprawling groundcover with light blue flowers that attract bees and butterflies. However, it spreads easily when nodes on its small branches touch the soil and begin to root. Since it can spread aggressively, it is sometimes seen as an invasive weed that is treated with herbicide.
Commelina
Commelina
Commelina coelestis is commonly known as commelina and is distinguished by its small blue flowers. The plants grow along the ground in a sprawling habit and survive in moist habitats. The flowers of this plant fade quickly.
Virginia dayflower
Virginia dayflower
Virginia dayflower (Commelina virginica) is indigenous to the mid-eastern and southeastern parts of the United States. Virginia dayflower is a species that loves water. Therefore, you’ll find it in soggy places like muddy swamps, swift-flowing rivers, and freshwater marshes.
Birdbill dayflower
Birdbill dayflower
Birdbill dayflower (Commelina dianthifolia) is a pretty blue-flowered plant that is grown ornamentally. It is slightly frost-tolerant and since it isn't very tall it is best grown towards the front of beds and borders, in containers, or in rock gardens. The Ramah Navajo Native Americans fed this plant to their livestock as an aphrodisiac.
Commelina communis var. ludens
Commelina communis var. ludens
Commelina communis var. ludens was traditionally used in the famous Japanese aigami paper from the Yamada village to make a blue pigment used to dye the paper. It was originally thought to be its own species until it was demoted down to just a variation of Commelina instead. Nowadays, however, commelina communis var. ludens is considered to be invasive in parts of North America where it has been introduced.
Yellow commelina
Yellow commelina
Brighten up your garden with the vibrant yellow flowers of the yellow commelina. This native African plant attracts bees and butterflies.
Swamp dayflower
Swamp dayflower
Swamp dayflower is a water-loving herbaceous plant with a penchant for marshy environments. Notably recognized for its oval-shaped leaves and small, three-petaled blue flowers, swamp dayflower also features parallel leaf venation which is indicative of the Commelinaceae family. The bright floral display, often with a yellow center, provides an enticing contrast to the lush green foliage, making swamp dayflower a standout in its wetland habitat.
Commelina auriculata
Commelina auriculata
Commelina auriculata is a resilient perennial with a creeping growth habit, preferring moist, shady locales. It features distinctive, bright blue to violet flowers that resemble small, three-petaled fans, which bloom amidst lance-shaped leaves. These leaves often sport a unique, ear-like lobe at the base—a key characteristic for identification. Its robust nature allows it to thrive in a range of understory conditions.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Dayflowers
Commelina
Dayflowers can be either annual or perennial herbs, and the flowers can be a range of colors but are typically blue. This genus got its common name because of the short lifespan of its showy flowers, which bloom in the morning. These species are primarily found in tropical areas.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Dayflowers
Feedback
Attributes of Dayflowers
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Dayflowers
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Spiderworts and allies Family
Spiderwort Genus
Dayflowers Distribution of Dayflowers
Feedback
Distribution Map of Dayflowers
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Dayflowers
Feedback
Dayflowers plants are generally low-maintenance, thriving in conditions that replicate their native habitats. They require bright, indirect light and consistent moisture, doing best in well-draining soil with regular watering, yet they are somewhat drought-tolerant. Temperature-wise, dayflowers prefers a warm climate. Common challenges include spider mites and aphids, along with root rot from overwatering. Seasonally, dayflowers benefits from reduced watering in winter and more frequent hydration during hotter months. Protection from frost is essential, and in temperate regions, they may die back and regrow in spring.
How to Water Dayflowers?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Dayflowers?
How to Propagate Dayflowers?
How to Plant Dayflowers?
Exploring the Dayflowers Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Asiatic dayflower
The asiatic dayflower is an annual creeper that is classified as an invasive species in many areas. Known for its beautiful blooms that only last one day, the asiatic dayflower has spread throughout much of the world. It is used in Japan and China to create blue and green pigments.
White mouth dayflower
White mouth dayflower (Commelina erecta) is a perennial wildflower found in coastal uplands, scrub habitats, and pinelands. The flower consists of two large petals situated right at the top of the stem. These blooms are purplish-blue, and there's a much smaller white petal below these two. This is why the flower has "White Mouth" in its name.
Scurvy weed
Scurvy weed (Commelina cyanea) is a perennial native to the woodlands of eastern Australia, where it grows best in shaded, moist soil. The leaves are edible and were used as a source of vitamin C, hence the plant’s common name. In the warmer months, it produces cyan-colored flowers that are very attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Wandering Jew
Wandering Jew has been introduced to North America where it is considered a noxious weed. It can be highly invasive - spreading across crops and pastures, outcompeting more desirable plants.
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All Species of Dayflowers
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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