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Erect Dayflower Care

Commelina Erecta

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What is the plant

Narrow-leaved Dayflower (Commelina erecta var. deamiana), a Wisconsin Special Concern plant, is found in sand prairies and on sandstone outcrops, mostly along the lower Wisconsin River. Blooming occurs late June through early September; fruiting occurs late August through late September. The optimal identification period for this species is late June through early September.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

8 - 11

Difficulty

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    It prefers dry or moist soil.

  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    This plant also tolerates full sun and light shade

  • Soil

    Soil

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    fertile soil that is loamy or slightly sandy are preferred.

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  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    This species is not very winter hardy, the roots are best dug up in autumn and stored like dahlias in a cool frost free place and then planted out in spring

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    414 people already have this plant 188 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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