Erect Dayflower
Commelina erecta
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
8"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, CO and 30 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Erect dayflower is a modest native perennial that produces small, bright blue three-petaled flowers from summer through early fall. This low-growing plant forms neat clumps with narrow green leaves and maintains a relatively tidy appearance in the garden.
In an HOA neighborhood
Erect 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.
- Often considered a weed by conventional gardeners
- Can spread aggressively in favorable conditions
- May be mistaken for invasive dayflower species
Wildlife value
The cheerful blue flowers attract bees and butterflies during the summer blooming period. Seeds may provide food for small birds in fall.
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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