Connecticut Plants
Asiatic Dayflower
Commelina communis
As the common name indicates, this plant was introduced from Asia, and each flower lasts only a day.
- Family: spiderwort (Commelinaceae)
- Habitat: roadsides, waste places
- Height: 6-12 inches; reclining stems grow up to 3 feet long
- Flower size: 1/2 inch wide
- Flower color: bright blue
- Flowering time: June to October
- Origin: Asia
