Tinantia pringlei

Also Known As

Spotted Widow's Tears

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-10"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

7a-11

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Tinantia pringlei plant details

Tinantia pringlei is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, purple and variegated foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tinantia pringlei

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, purple and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tinantia pringlei

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

SPECKLED WANDERING JEW - WIDOWS TEARS - A odd looking rather rare plant native to Mexico. Hardy zone 7-10, growing up to 10" with spreading habit. Sun to light shade. Olive green leaves on wiry purple stems randomly speckled with large purple dots. Spiderwort like lavender flowers at the stem tips all summer. Great for a dense woodland ground cover. spillovers for containers , etc.