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Tradescantia 'Lucky Charm'
Also Known As
- Lucky Charm Spiderwort
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 11"
- W: 15"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Tradescantia 'Lucky Charm' plant details
Tradescantia 'Lucky Charm' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia 'Lucky Charm'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: commelinaceae
- Foliage: deciduous gold
- Mature size: 15 IN wide, 11 IN tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in spring
- Uses: border plant, compact, dwarf, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia 'Lucky Charm'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Tradescantia 'Lucky Charm'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
Flower Color
- blue
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
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Size
Height: 6"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Vine
Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 11"
Width: 15"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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