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Tradescantia, Spiderwort, Virginia Spiderwort, Lady's Tears 'Pauline'

Tradescantia

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Family

Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Tradescantia (trad-es-KAN-tee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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