Triangular, concord grape blossoms with sulphur yellow stamens. Each 1½" wide, 3-petaled flower only lasts for one day, but the plants have lots of buds, extending the bloom time up to eight weeks. The flowers are self-cleaning, so deadheading is not necessary.
This cultivar has frosted blue-green foliage which remains compact, making it attractive both in bloom and out.
Height:
15.0-18.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Rain Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Mass Planting
Origin:
Native to North America
Tradescantia is adaptable to many types of soil as long as it is moist and well-drained. It will grow in any amount of sunlight, from full sun to full shade. In full sun, plants must be kept moist to prevent scorching. Plants will have nicer foliage, though perhaps fewer flowers, in partial to full shade. After flowering declines, cut plants all the way back. This will encourage new growth and a second round of bloom.
This clump-forming perennial is easy to divide in either the spring or in early fall. Seedlings may sprout around the parent plant, but they are easily lifted and moved. Tradscantia is very attractive when planted in a naturalized area or by a pond or stream.
Chicago Botanic Garden Plant Evaluation Top Performer -- 2010
Height:
15.0-18.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Rain Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Mass Planting
Origin:
Native to North America
Tradescantia is adaptable to many types of soil as long as it is moist and well-drained. It will grow in any amount of sunlight, from full sun to full shade. In full sun, plants must be kept moist to prevent scorching. Plants will have nicer foliage, though perhaps fewer flowers, in partial to full shade. After flowering declines, cut plants all the way back. This will encourage new growth and a second round of bloom.
This clump-forming perennial is easy to divide in either the spring or in early fall. Seedlings may sprout around the parent plant, but they are easily lifted and moved. Tradscantia is very attractive when planted in a naturalized area or by a pond or stream.
Chicago Botanic Garden Plant Evaluation Top Performer -- 2010
