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    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.

    By: Zephs

    White with a blue/lavender eye.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Gardening facts about Tradescantia 'Osprey' plant

    How to Grow Tradescantia 'Osprey'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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