Tradescantia [Petite Form]

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3"-4"
W: 6"-8"

planting zones

8a-8b

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Tradescantia [Petite Form] plant details

Tradescantia [Petite Form] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia [Petite Form]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia [Petite Form]

USDA Zones: 8a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dear gardening friend, Fran Levin, shared this sweet little Tradescania with us. Its true name remains a mystery after an exhausted web search, but we have a few to share this spring, so we decided to list it. Tightly congested 1/2-3/4" gray green leaves are covered with wooly hairs. 3-4" tall, slowly spreading to 6-8", or more.

By: Avant Gardens

Gardening facts about Tradescantia [Petite Form] plant

How to Grow Tradescantia [Petite Form]

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

sun - mostly shade
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