Tradescantia virginiana 'Caerulea Plena'

Also Known As

Tradescantia 'Caerulea Plena'
Caerulea Plena Spiderwort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-16"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Tradescantia virginiana 'Caerulea Plena' plant details

Tradescantia virginiana 'Caerulea Plena' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 virginiana 'Caerulea Plena'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia virginiana 'Caerulea Plena'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The 2" star-shaped, bright violet-blue, double flowers of this selected wildflower put on spectacular show early summer-til-frost amid clumping (12-16" tall) gray-green grass-like leaves. S-PSh

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Tradescantia virginiana 'Caerulea Plena' plant

How to Grow Tradescantia virginiana 'Caerulea Plena'

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

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

sun - mostly shade
regular - drought tolerant

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