Tradescantia [Petite Form]
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3"-4"
- W: 6"-8"
planting zones
- 8a-8b
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
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
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
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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