How much sun does Climbing Dayflower need?

Climbing Dayflower grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Climbing Dayflower bloom?

Climbing Dayflower blooms in May, June, July, August, September, and October.

Where is Climbing Dayflower native?

Climbing Dayflower (Commelina diffusa) is native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 21 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

Is Climbing Dayflower toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Climbing Dayflower as toxic to livestock.

What pollinators does Climbing Dayflower attract?

Climbing Dayflower draws bees and butterflies.

Is Climbing Dayflower HOA-friendly?

Climbing Dayflower takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Climbing Dayflower

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Commelina diffusa

Last reviewed: June 2026

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Climbing Dayflower as toxic to livestock.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

4"–24" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Native to

AL, AR, DE, FL and 21 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Texas Blackland Prairies East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain South Central Plains

Climbing dayflower is a low-growing perennial groundcover with small three-petaled blue flowers that bloom from late spring through fall. This native plant spreads by trailing stems and self-seeding, forming colonies in partly shaded areas with consistent moisture.

In an HOA neighborhood

Climbing Dayflower takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Spreads aggressively and can look weedy
Small flowers and trailing habit appear informal
May be viewed as invasive groundcover by HOAs

Wildlife value

The small blue flowers attract native bees and provide nectar for butterflies throughout the long blooming season.

Common questions

How much sun does Climbing Dayflower need?: Climbing Dayflower grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Climbing Dayflower bloom?: Climbing Dayflower blooms in May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Where is Climbing Dayflower native?: Climbing Dayflower (Commelina diffusa) is native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 21 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
Is Climbing Dayflower toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Climbing Dayflower as toxic to livestock.
What pollinators does Climbing Dayflower attract?: Climbing Dayflower draws bees and butterflies.
Is Climbing Dayflower HOA-friendly?: Climbing Dayflower takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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