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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
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
By: Forestfarm
By: Cistus Nursery
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
By: Avant Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold'
By: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
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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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Tradescantia for your garden
aka Tradescantia sillamontana 'White Velvet', Cobweb Spiderwort, White Gossamer, White Velvet, White Velvet Gossamer Plant, White Velvet Tradescantia
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Tradescantia 'Blushing Bride', Tradescantia 'First Blush', Tradescantia 'Maiden's Blush', Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Blushing Bride', Blushing Bride Lady's Tears, Blushing Bride Virginia Spiderwort, Maiden's Blush Spiderwort
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 4"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Godzilla Spider Lily, Godzilla Spiderwort
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Setcreasea pallida, Setcreasea pallida 'Purple Heart', Setcreasea purpurea, Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea', Purple Heart Spiderwort
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Vine
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
- dry in winter
aka Regal Charm Tradescantia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 11"
Width: 15"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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