Tradescantia 'Blue Stone'

Also Known As

Tradescantia andersoniana 'Bluestone'
Blue Stone Spiderwort
SPIDERWORT

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Tradescantia 'Blue Stone' plant details

Tradescantia 'Blue Stone' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue and purple 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. 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 Stone'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia 'Blue Stone'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Like a clear-blue mountain sky the bright lavender-blue flowers of this long-blooming perennial add easy summer color to the border or wild garden. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A clear lavender blue.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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How to Grow Tradescantia 'Blue Stone'

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