Blue Spider Wort (Commelina coelestis)

Family: Commelinaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Commelina coelestis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour and an acceptable texture. — The plant forms a clump of thin finger-shaped roots about 7 - 10cm long.; These are easily harvested, though overall yields are low.; The roots have a fairly bland flavour and an acceptable texture.; By no means a favourite root crop, but acceptable in small quantities.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 8)