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'Purple Queen' Purple Spiderwort - Tradescantia pallida
Purple Spiderwort
Tradescantia
pallida
Annual
Features
Grow as an annual low maintenance groundcover in cold winter climates or as a perennial groundcover that is root hardy in zones 8 or warmer. Foliage will die back to ground level once temperatures begin falling below freezing. It is a fun plant to use in combination recipes adding a unique dimension to mixed containers. It works well in both sun and shade and can function as a unifying element to give sun and shade plantings a common plant.
Attributes
Adaptable As Houseplant, Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary, Award Winner
USDA Zones
Exposure
Water Category
Attracts
Resists
8a,8b,9a,9b,10a,10b,11a,11b
Sun or Shade
Average
Deer
Height
Spread
12-18"
12-24"
Spacing:
10-14"
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Habit
Container Role
Maintenance
Grown for Foliage
Pink
Purple
Trailing
Spiller
Easy
It can tolerate drought conditions once established, but will also thrive when grown with regular moisture. If the plant looks sparse, trimming the plant or pinching off stems tips will encourage branching and a full appearance. You can trim periodically as needed.� If you don't trim the plant back, it will have a more trailing habit. This may be adventatgeous if you are using 'Purple Queen' in a container recipe as it will allow the plant to mix more easily with the other plants and to trail longer over the edge of patio planters and hanging baskets. Grow as an annual low maintenance groundcover in cold winter climates or as a perennial groundcover that is root hardy in zones 8 or warmer. Foliage will die back to ground level once temperatures begin falling below freezing.
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