Photo of Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice'

Also Known As

  • Billberry Ice Spiderwort

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 16"-20"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice' plant details

Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 16 IN - 20 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ethereal white flowers shading to a center of fuzzy Billberry purple, the effect is quite stunning and the plants are neat and compact. ZONE 4
Light lavender flowers on a more compact plant. Foliage is dark green with shading of burgundy.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice' plant

How to Grow Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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