Ok, so I ran a few google searches and figured out this is a Commelina, but the problem is I don't know the species. It grows quite erect to about 2' tall and forms a clump similar to purple cone flower. I've seen this growing around the neighborhood in Central Texas, and usually I only see it in the spring. Anyone know? I suspect Commelina erecta.
I am thinking off the top of my head that one might be an electric blue but I can't remember the formal name for it. It's a beautiful blue flower and the photos really do it justice. I love the stuff that pops up in the spring!
ReplyDeleteThanks! And I also love "surprise" spring flowers!
DeleteCommelina communis, the Asiatic dayflower, grows rampant in northern Illinois. It's so pretty and I let it mostly do what it wants in my garden. It's a sprawling plant, though, not clumpy or erect.
ReplyDeleteThe one you want is probably on this page: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=COMME
I saw the communis, but this one definitely isn't a sprawling plant. I guess it might be Commelina erecta. The communis is quite pretty, and I can definitely see why you'd let it grow.
DeleteIt's pretty and after last summer, any spring flowers are a welcome sight! Sorry I can't help with the ID...
ReplyDeleteAgreed! But I think spring annuals are the easiest to grow here because of the milder weather and increased rain. Still... it's nice to have something pretty before super summer sets in. :)
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What a cute flower!!! Sorry...don't know name at all. Nice to have in your yard though~~~ :)
ReplyDeleteI definitely won't complain about it taking residence. I moved one to the new side plot, and I'm hoping it doesn't die from shock.
DeleteI have no clue, but it is a very pretty flower. Nice macro too. Thanks for the link on my site, people are clicking it.
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DeleteAnd oops, sorry if it's pulling readers from your blog! I just thought it was a fun link.
What a lovely flower - and such a great shade of blue. Need to see if it will grow in zone 7 with high humidity. I have just the spot in mind .... thanks.
ReplyDeleteIf it helps, it's incredibly humid here which surprises most people because we don't get all that much rain.
DeleteReminds me of a clown face. Never seen anything like it.
ReplyDeleteIt's a pretty strange plant, and I'm glad I took the macro because I had no idea all of that was going on in there!
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