'Webmaster' Spiderwort (Tradescantia)
Perennial
- Soft purple flowers with lilac edges are long-blooming.
- Water-loving perennial from Proven Winners is a rain garden favorite.
- Native & durable, thriving in sun or shade!
- Zones 5-9, sun/part sun/shade, 18” tall x 24” wide at maturity.
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Description
Spiderwort (Tradescantia) is a native perennial with tuberous roots and 3-petaled symmetrical flowers in an array of vibrant colors. It can be naturally found in woodlands, open meadows, and hillsides. This perennial is a rain garden favorite and easily adaptable to different levels of sunlight. Petals give way to pollen-filled stamens standing front and center, making spiderwort great for pollinator gardens.
Details
Common name: Spiderwort
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Full sun (6 +hours sun), part sun (4-6 hours sun), shade (< 4 hrs. direct sun)
Height x width: 18” tall x 24” wide
Flower color: Lilac, purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Early summer through midsummer.
Features: Native, rabbit resistant, heat tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Border plant, rain garden, mass planting, cottage garden, cut flower, wet areas, woodland garden, suitable for slopes
How to Grow
Light: Does well in full sun but will tolerate part sun and shade in warmer climates.
Water: Average — Water regularly until established.
Spacing: Min 18” apart.
Fertilizing: Spring application of a timed release, or organic fertilizer
Winterizing: No special care needed.
Maintenance & pruning: Best left undisturbed. Can cut back old foliage in spring to rejuvenate the foliage.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.