Tradescantia 'Osprey'

Also Known As

Osprey Spiderwort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Tradescantia 'Osprey' plant details

Tradescantia 'Osprey' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - dappled 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 'Osprey'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia 'Osprey'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Like its beautiful namesake bird, 'Osprey' has feathery, white flowers with a blue center which hover over untempermental clumps of grassy-green foliage during summer. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A tufted clumping perennial. Mid green folded strappy leaves are produced in dense upright clumps. Cluster of white flowers (5cm) with the most delicate mauve stamens are held above the foliage on leafy stems. Very pretty.