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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
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
By: Forestfarm
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Tradescantia 'Blue Stone'
Gardening facts about Tradescantia 'Blue Stone' plant
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
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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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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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 4"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Godzilla Spider Lily, Godzilla Spiderwort
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Vine
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
- dry in winter
aka Regal Charm Tradescantia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 11"
Width: 15"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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