Erect Dayflower

Common Name(s):
Erect Dayflower
Scientific Name:
Commelina erecta
Family:
Commelinaceae
Spiderwort Family
Flower:
1" three petaled flower. Upper two larger petals blue. lower small petal white.
Leaves:
Linear leaves clasping stems and forming tube sheaths around stem.
Plant:
2-3' sometimes sprawling
General Comments:
Flowers open early and wilt and die in the afternoon.

Ohio Spiderwort

Ohio Spiderwort
Common Name(s):
Ohio Spiderwort
Scientific Name:
Tradescantia ohioensis
Family:
Commelinaceae
Spiderwort Family
Flower:
1-1/2" flower with three blue petals. Like all spiderworts the flowers shrivel late in the day.
Leaves:
Long Leaves are folded down center and clasp the stem.
Plant:
Stalks have small clusters of flowers at the end.
General Comments:
One of many types of spiderworts. This one is also popular for cultivation and can spread rapidly.

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