Tradescantia

When I began researching these plants I was surprised to learn that they are actually members of the spiderwort family. There are actually several plants known by this common name.

Each morning I am drawn outdoors by the call of the precious and unique, afraid of missing it but enraptured in the wonder of it all.Two problems, one solution: Houseplants fill your outside containers for summer

And drama, it dismayed me to witness what appeared to be a Purple Heart breathing its last gasp when I began my new "old" job last winter. But since I had potted up their older brother a few weeks before, perhaps a new plant could be made from the new...

After we filled our little paper bags, and then the big burlap sack with all we needed, we always washed our hands in the little stream that ran cold down the mountain. How could she do that to my favorite blue flower?

The flowers are self-cleaning, so deadheading is not necessary. Triangular, blue-violet blossoms with sulphur-yellow stamens. Each 1-2 inch wide, 3-petaled flower only lasts for one day, but the plants have lots of buds, extending the bloom time up to...

One of the longest blooming Tradescantia's we've seen! This selection produces large clusters of sizeable, periwinkle blue flowers accented with yellow tipped stamens from early summer to fall, still blooming long after others are spent for the season.

This cultivar has frosted blue-green foliage which remains compact, making it attractive both in bloom and out. Triangular, concord grape blossoms with sulphur yellow stamens. Each 1.5 inch wide, 3-petaled flower only lasts for one day, but the plants...

The flowers are self-cleaning, so deadheading is not necessary. Triangular, rose-purple blossoms. Each 1-2 inch wide, 3-petaled flower only lasts for one day, but the plants have lots of buds, extending the bloom time up to eight weeks.

‘Charlotte's Web' excelled from spring until fall, outperforming ‘Sweet Kate' and all others in sun tolerance. Finally—a gold foliage Spiderwort that doesn't burn in sun! This native cultivar stood up to the test in our full sun trials here at Walters...

Deer resistant. Variegated foliage just adds to the color. Attracts butterflies. The Blushing Bride Tradescantias are delicate plants that are among the best performers in poor soil conditions.

The purple iris like flowers are striking against the gold foliage. Sweet Kate has brilliant gold foliage that will brighten any shady spot. Use this native shade lover in open woodland gardens or along streams or ponds.

Flowering begins in earnest in spring and continues well into summer. Cutting the entire plant back to near the ground after flowering is completed in summer mayhelppromote fall flowering.

It's often used as a ground cover in frost free areas but does just as well in a pot on a windowsill or patio or even as a filler for summer containers. A native of Mexico, this dryland species makes a great plant for neglectful watering.

Red Grape Spiderwort produces up to 1-1/2" wide, dark fuchsia pink flowers atop loads of sturdy stems and blue-green foliage in spring and summer. Images courtesy of North Creek Nurseries, all rights reserved.

Spiderwort is a clump forming perennial that produces a mass of narrow, strap-like foliage topped by flowers ranging in color from deep royal purples, through blues, pinks, white, and with variegated flower forms as well.

Spiderwort is a clump forming perennial that produces a mass of narrow, strap-like foliage topped by flowers ranging in color from deep royal purples, through blues, pinks, white, and with variegated flower forms as well.

For best growth and color give it bright indirect light or a little morning or afternoon sun. Moses in the Cradle ‘Sitara's Gold' (Tradescantia spathacea) This resilient indoor container plant is found in several color forms and ‘Sitara's Gold' brings...

This tri-color form is slower growing than the green or bi-colored cultivars yet just as resilient. Mature plants form dense branching specimens that can be maintained in tight containers with ease.

A rare form of Spiderwort, Caerulea Plena produces clusters of deep purplish blue double to single, 1 1/2" wide flowers held atop numerous sturdy stems beginning in late spring and continuing throughout summer.

Tradescantia ohioensis is one of the native "Spiderworts" that are perfect for wild gardens. Rose to purple blooms.

We've selected a mix of plants that will provide blooms from mid spring to fall. It contains all the perennials you need to fill a 4'x8' flowerbed. A planting diagram is included in the box .

Persian Shield prefers morning sun and afternoon shade. Coleus roots easily by placing cuttings in water.The foliage is the main attraction of Tradescantia.A beautiful groundcover with purple and olive green striped foliage is Tradescantia, sometimes...

Small clusters of 3 petaled purple flowers sit atop smooth sturdy blue green stems on this clump forming native perennial that begins flowering in early spring and may continue well into mid-summer.

At 3 to 4 feet tall, "Pee Wee" oak leaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia "Pee Wee," USDA zones 5 through 9) is hardy throughout Virginia, providing cone-shaped white flowerheads in early summer.

Northern or eastern facing windows would keep the colors intense on this plant. Zebrina means zebra-striped. Tradescantia zebrina is the Latin name for Wandering Jew. All of these fertilizers may be used when planting Wandering Jew indoors or outdoors.

Stir the seed mixture to aerate it. The natural freezing and thawing cycle of winter will provide sufficient water seeds and breaks seed dormancy.Whether you cold-stratify seeds in a refrigerator or with an outdoor method, seeds that require cold stratification...

Control these by spraying with ready-to-useWear long sleeves, long pants, gloves and eye protection when spraying plants. You can give the plant a boost by mixing a 1- to 2-inch layer of compost into its soil each spring, but do this carefully to avoid...