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Spiderwort (Tradescantia x andersoniana)
At a Glance
- Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
- Mature Height: 18 to 24 Inches
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
- Soil Conditions: Moist, Well-Drained
- Foliage Color: Green, Yellow
- Bloom Color: Blue, Purple, White
- Bloom Season: June through September
- Size: Medium
Features of Spiderwort
Body
Spreading plant with straplike grassy foliage. Too much shade results in tall floppy plants. More sun results in better flowering.
Care
- Prefers moist soil in sun to partial shade location.
- 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.