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Spiderwort

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Spiderwort

Native wildflower

Tradescantia ohiensis

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 4–9
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 12" spacing
  • Low water
  • pH 6–7.5
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  • Overview

    A resilient native wildflower producing clusters of three-petaled blue to purple flowers that open in the morning and close by afternoon. This easy-to-grow perennial forms attractive clumps of grass-like foliage and self-seeds readily to create natural colonies. The mucilaginous stems and leaves were traditionally used by Native Americans for medicinal purposes.

  • Planting

    Direct sow in fall or spring. Seeds benefit from 30-day cold stratification. Self-seeds readily.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 14-30.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Generally pest resistant, may attract aphids. Common diseases: Rarely affected by diseases, very robust native.