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Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold'

Also Known As

Tradescantia 'Blue & Gold'
Tradescantia andersoniana 'Blue & Gold'
Blue & Gold Spiderwort
Golden Spiderwort
SPIDERWORT

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 15"-20"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold' plant details

Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse and gold foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 15 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The brilliantly gold foliage of this English selection makes an eye-catching contrast with its gentian-blue flowers...a knock-out all season! S-PSh/M/cut back after flowering

By: Forestfarm

Slow-growing spiderwort with soft, foliage golden -- more golden in bright light and more chartreuse in shady conditions -- and stunning, deep, iris-blue flowers, an amazing contrast over a long season. To 18" tall in clumps as wide. Can be cut back in summer to refresh and rehsape. Sun for best color or part shade with regular summer water. Easy in the garden, even enjoying very moist spots. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5. Also known as T. 'Sweet Kate.'

By: Cistus Nursery

Shorter plant with YELLOW foliage and dark purple flowers.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Blue and yellow combine refreshingly, and with this choice spider wort you get dark blue flowers all summer that contrast brilliantly with the golden foliage. 15".

By: Avant Gardens

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By: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT

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By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

Photo of Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold' flower by Jane Unger

By: Jane Unger

By: Almost Eden

Gardening facts about Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold' plant

How to Grow Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- gold
- chartreuse
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy