Tradescantia - Wandering Jew
Plant Type
Annual(4)
Common Name
Any
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun (+6 hrs.)(1)
Part Shade (4-6 hrs.)(4)
Full Shade (0-4 hrs.)(2)
Hardiness Zone
9(3)
10(4)
11(1)
Brand
PROVEN SELECTIONS®(2)
PROVEN WINNERS® Annuals(1)
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate(4)
Attributes
Drought Tolerant(1)
Nature Attractions
Butterflies(1)
Critter Resistance
Deer(1)
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Design Use
Max Height
0-12 Inches(3)
1-2 Feet(1)
Max Spread
1 - 2 feet(3)
2-3 Feet(1)
Wandering Jew or Inchplant is considered an annual within the Tradescantia family. Tradescantia is a genus consisting of approximately 75 species known as spiderwort. They include both annual and perennial varieties. The annual Tradescantia is most popularly used as a houseplant, but is also a wonderful addition to the landscape and container gardens. The plants have trailing, fleshy stems that are covered in large, usually variegated leaves. Wandering Jew is an easy to grow plant thriving best in part-shade and moist soil.
