Tradescantia, Long-stalked Spiderwort, Spiderwort 'Blue'

Tradescantialongipes

Family
Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Tradescantia (trad-es-KAN-tee-uh)
Species
longipes (LON-juh-peez)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dawson, Georgia

Severn, Maryland

Piedmont, South Carolina

New Caney, Texas

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(Zone 5a) | February 2006 | neutral

Dwarf deep blue to purple threepetaled flowers at ground level from May-July. 4-5" plant with soft hairy leaves should be cut back after...Read More

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