whitemouth dayflower - Commelina erecta

Synonyms: sandhill dayflower, widow's tears,

USDA Plant Code: COER
Light Requirement: part shade
Soil Moisture: dry
Leaves: deciduous
Protected Plant: no
Commonly Available at Nurseries : no
Growth Habits: forb/herb,
Hardiness Zone: both
Salt Tolerance : no
Drought Tolerance: no
Birds, Mammals and Other Wildlife: no
Riparian Buffers: no
All Pollinators: no
Native Bees and other Pollinators: no
Butterflies and Moths: no
Hummingbird: no
Rain Garden: no
Bloom Color: blue
Bloom Period: spring-fall
Fragrant: no
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Flower(s);
Rebekah D. Wallace, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Rebekah D. Wallace, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s);
Rebekah D. Wallace, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Juan Campá, MGAP, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s); Union County
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s); Union County
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s); Assumed Commelina 
Katherine Russell, , Bugwood.org
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Foliage;
Rebekah D. Wallace, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Foliage; Union County
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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