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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade

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Common names
  • Day Flower
  • Widow's Tears
  • Blue Spiderwort
  • Blue Spider Wort
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Commelina tuberosa
  • Synonym: Commelina coelestis
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