Spiderwort (Tradescantia x andersoniana)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Perennial

Spiderwort
Tradescantia x andersoniana

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Features
Spreading plant with straplike grassy foliage 
 
Culture
Prefers moist soil in sun to partial shade location.  
 
Cultivars

'Billberry Ice' 12-18 inches tall, white flowers

'Concord Grape' 12-18 inches tall, purple flowers

'Sweet Kate' 18-24 inches tall, purple flowers, golden yellow foliage

'Zwanenburg' 18-24 inches tall, purple flowers

'Satin Doll' 12-18 inches tall, compact, pink flowers

 
 
Mature Height
18-24 Inches
 
Size
Medium
 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 9 
 
Bloom Color
Blue
Purple
White
 
 
Bloom Season
June - September
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
Yellow
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Rust
 
Additional Notes
Tolerates wet soils. Foliage tends to brown and die down and go dormant after it finishes blooming. Trim back to the ground and allow new foliage to develop along with some rebloom. Too much shade results in tall floppy plants. More sun results in better flowering.

 

 
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