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Blue Spiderwort (Commelina coelestis) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Blue Spiderwort

(Commelina coelestis)

Blue Spiderwort (Commelina coelestis)

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Climate Requirements for Forest Grove, Oregon

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 13" - 175" 46" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 62°F - 103°F 81°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 23°F - 72°F 33°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.

Summary

Commelina coelestis, commonly known as Blue Spiderwort, is a deciduous perennial herb native to open woodlands and grassy slopes in Mexico and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 2 feet (0.6 meters) and a width of 1 foot (0.3 meters). This plant has a clumping growth habit with lance-shaped leaves and produces clusters of striking cobalt blue, three-petaled flowers throughout the summer, which are particularly showy and attract pollinators.

Blue Spiderwort is valued for its vibrant blue flowers and adaptability to a range of light conditions, making it a versatile choice for gardeners. It is often used in borders, rock gardens, and as a ground cover. While it prefers moist, well-drained soil, it can tolerate varying water levels. Gardeners should be aware that in optimal growing conditions, it can spread vigorously, potentially becoming invasive. To maintain its appearance and prevent unwanted spread, it may require regular division.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 1-1.5 feet
  • Width: 0.667-1 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Blue
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Open woodlands and grassy slopes in Central America

Other Names

Common Names: Commelina, Hemelsblauwe Commelina

Scientific Names: Commelina coelestis, Commelina tuberosa var. coelestis, Commelina coelestis f. albipetala, Commelina dubia, Commelina dubia publ, Commelina intermedia, Commelina japonica, Commelina longicaulis, Commelina nilagirica publ

GBIF Accepted Name: Commelina coelestis Willd.