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    Tradescantia spathacea

    Also Known As

    • Rhoeo spathacea
    • Moses in the Cradle
    • Three Men In A Boat

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 8"-18"

    planting zones

    • 11-12

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    Tradescantia spathacea plant details

    Tradescantia spathacea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia spathacea

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: commelinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia spathacea

    USDA Zones: 11 - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rhoeo spathacea, an easily grown carefree plant with colorful 8" long leaves with a thin red edge, purple underneath. Basket shaped bracts are cradled in the foliage giving the appearance of Moses in the bullrushes.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Green strap-like leaves, with a burgundy-red reverse, radiate from a central stem on a low growing, clump forming perennial.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Tradescantia spathacea plant

    How to Grow Tradescantia spathacea

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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