Wandering Jew Purple Spiderwort (Tradescantia)

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Great Foliage,
Plant indoors or out,
Pair with your favorite part shade annual

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Size: PS - 4.25" Pot PS - 4.25" Pot

Description

(Wandering Jew) A classic annual for in the garden or in the home. Tradescantia 'Wandering Jew Purple' adds great foliage color to your home. Grown in bright, indirect sun, 'Wandering Jew Purple' makes for a great trailer for hanging baskets and containers. The purple, green and white zebra stripe foliage occasionally is adorned with small purple flowers. Tradescantia are easy to grow and require little care, maybe a light trimming now and then to keep them full. We recommend pairing your Tradescantia with your favorite part shade annuals such as impatiens, begonias and ferns. Hardy in zones 9-10, and a great option for a ground cover.

More Details

Name: Tradescantia zebrinus 'Wandering Jew Purple'
Common Name: Spiderwort
Sunlight: Part Shade (4-6 hrs.)
Attracts Wings: Butterflies
Bloom Time: Fall, Late Spring or Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer
Flower Color: Purple Shades
Max Height: 6 - 6 Inches
Max Spread: 1 - 2 Feet
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9, 10
Design Use: Combination Containers, Hanging Baskets
Container Design: Spiller

Gardener Tips

For general how to grow tips for Wandering Jew Purple Spiderwort (Tradescantia) and how to care for your annuals. View Garden Crossings How to care for Annuals page. Interested in growing tips for other plants we sell. Browse our Plant Care Tips.

Reviews

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Makes a beautiful spreading (gently) groundcover underneath trees or other plants. Winter will kill it (in most areas of the country) so never out-of-control.