Doveweed
Murdannia nudiflora
Family: Commelinaceae
Doveweed grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Doveweed
Doveweed growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Doveweed as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 60-120 days.
Plant Overview
Doveweed (Murdannia nudiflora) is listed in the Commelinaceae family and categorized as a annual herb with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3103
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Plant type
- Annual herb
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Doveweed is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 8-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Moist soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 60-120 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 60-120 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.