Virginia Dayflower
Commelina virginica
Last reviewed: June 2026
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Virginia Dayflower as toxic to livestock.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AL, AR, DE, FL and 19 more states
Pollinators
nectar insects
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Virginia Dayflower is a native Texas perennial that produces small, three-petaled blue flowers from summer through fall. This low-growing plant spreads to form colonies and goes dormant in winter, returning each spring from underground rhizomes.
In an HOA neighborhood
Virginia Dayflower is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The flowers attract small native bees, beneficial flies, and other nectar-seeking insects throughout its long blooming season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Virginia Dayflower need?
- Virginia Dayflower grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Virginia Dayflower bloom?
- Virginia Dayflower blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Virginia Dayflower native?
- Virginia Dayflower (Commelina virginica) is native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 19 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Virginia Dayflower toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Virginia Dayflower as toxic to livestock.
- What pollinators does Virginia Dayflower attract?
- Virginia Dayflower draws nectar insects.
- Is Virginia Dayflower HOA-friendly?
- Virginia Dayflower is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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