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Tradescantia 'Red Grape'

Also Known As

  • Red Grape Spiderwort

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-20"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Tradescantia 'Red Grape' plant details

Tradescantia 'Red Grape' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia 'Red Grape'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia 'Red Grape'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tri-petalled flowers of bright red-violet with fuzzy magenta stamens will brighten any shady corner over most of the summer; the 18-20" blue-green grassy-leaved plants can naturalize. PSh/M-W

Gardening facts about Tradescantia 'Red Grape' plant

How to Grow Tradescantia 'Red Grape'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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