Callisia rosea 'Morning Grace'

Also Known As

Tradescantia rosea 'Morning Grace'
Morning Grace Perennial Dwarf Spiderwort
Piedmont Spiderwort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Callisia rosea 'Morning Grace' plant details

Callisia rosea 'Morning Grace' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Callisia rosea 'Morning Grace'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: long-blooming, rock garden, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Callisia rosea 'Morning Grace'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Why get excited by a new relative of Spiderwort? Well, this dainty selection is a Piedmont native, found by Michael Jenkins and is one of those plants which always looks good...short (8-10" clumps) of narrow foliage and continuously blooming 12" stems bearing multiple 3-petaled lavender pink flowers beginning in late spring and ending in late summer. 'Morning Grace' is attractive to pollinators and grows well in a variety of soils.