Please Help Identify Small Blue Perennial

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  1. Deborah McCormick

    Deborah McCormick Active Member 10 Years

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    Hello fellow gardeners and experts. I wondered if someone could please help me identify this lovely little perennial for me. It has a tiny blue flower with a yellow and white centre. The plant seems to be a trailer and self roots. The leaves are quite waxy in texture, shiny and smooth edged. The shape of the leaves remind me of the houseplant wandering Jew. Thanks so much in advance for any help. Have a nice day
     

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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    definitely commelina ! Looks like the houseplant called Wandering Jew.. can grow to 4 feet tall ( maybe taller ) with the right conditions , self seeding annual. Bright blue flower with yellow center . Can root at every intersection .......

    Heather
     
  4. Deborah McCormick

    Deborah McCormick Active Member 10 Years

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    Hi there: thanks so much for the quick response Heather. Once again this site has been so informative

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    Deborah
     
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    I learn something new every day....I always thought this plant was a tradescantia of the wild variety. It grows here as a weed. Thanks for the enlightenment.
     

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