Known as “Erect dayflower”, also known as “Widow’s tears.” When the spathe of this plant is squeezed, it produces a drop of liquid, hence the name “Widow’s Tears”.
Reaches heights of 6 to 18 inches, and then usually bends over to spread outwards up to three feet.
Flowers May to October with two larger blue petals, one small colorless petal and three yellow stamens.
An important food for white-tailed deer, who consume the leaves and stems.
Seeds are eaten by bobwhite quail, white-winged doves and mourning doves.
