Tradescantia 'Blueberry Sundae'

Also Known As

Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Blueberry Sundae'
Blueberry Sundae Spiderwort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Tradescantia 'Blueberry Sundae' plant details

Tradescantia 'Blueberry Sundae' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue, lavender and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia 'Blueberry Sundae'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, lavender and white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia 'Blueberry Sundae'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Plum colored flower buds open to very large flowers that are white with sky blue centers. Good clean foliage all season. One of the few two tone blooms in the genus. Lovely!

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

1½ - 2" wide white flowers are each striped with lavender in small clusters atop the narrow blue-green succulent foliage. An easy and drought tolerant perennial that lends itself to the front of the border and container gardens.

By: Almost Eden

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How to Grow Tradescantia 'Blueberry Sundae'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- blue
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy

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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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