Tradescantia pallida [giant purple form]
Also Known As
- Tradescantia pallida 'Giant Purple Heart'
- Giant Purple Heart
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 8b-11
Tradescantia pallida [giant purple form] plant details
Tradescantia pallida [giant purple form] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia pallida [giant purple form]
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: commelinaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia pallida [giant purple form]
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Avant Gardens
By: Almost Eden
Gardening facts about Tradescantia pallida [giant purple form] plant
How to Grow Tradescantia pallida [giant purple form]
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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