Tradescantia fluminensis 'Tricolor Minima'

Also Known As

Tradescantia albiflora 'Minima'
Tradescantia fluminensis 'Tricolor'
Minima River Spiderwort
Minima Spiderwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

9b-10b

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Tradescantia fluminensis 'Tricolor Minima' plant details

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Tricolor Minima' is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial groundcover with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia fluminensis 'Tricolor Minima'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia fluminensis 'Tricolor Minima'

USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Great for shady planters! A sweet pastel colored [spiderwort] plant with silky textured foliage in shades of white, pink, and silvery green. Stays under 6" tall and cascades, and roots easily if you want to pinch cuttings. Loves heat, resents chills, so don't plant outdoors until night time temperatures stay above 60 °F. NOTE: this description has been edited to remove reference to a retired plant name

By: Avant Gardens

A very tiny, dainty miniature version of [Spiderwort], having small oval leaves in a mixture of rainbow colors--rose, pink and white. Mounding and cascading, growing in a very tight neat habit if in sun. Tiny white flowers. NOTE: this description has been edited to remove reference to a retired plant name

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Gardening facts about Tradescantia fluminensis 'Tricolor Minima' plant

How to Grow Tradescantia fluminensis 'Tricolor Minima'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy

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Plant Type

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Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

sun - mostly shade
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