Plant Family

Commelinaceae

3 plants in database

Commelinaceae in this database spans zones 4-9 with 3 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Pollinator) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 3 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Herbaceous layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Commelinaceae
Plants in Database
3
Common Pests
3
Zone Range
4–9
Herbaceous
3 plants
Ground Cover
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Pollinator×3 Ground Cover×3 Ornamental×3 Edible×2 Wildlife Attractor×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Commelinaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Aphids
100% of family
Aphidoidea
Spider Mites
100% of family
Tetranychidae
Slugs
100% of family
Gastropoda

All Commelinaceae Plants — 3 total

Ohio Spiderwort
Tradescantia ohiensis
Spiderwort
Tradescantia virginiana
Zigzag Spiderwort
Tradescantia subaspera