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Tradescantia zebrina 'Purpusii'

Also Known As

  • Zebrina pendula 'Purpusii'
  • Zebrina purpusii
  • Purpusii Silver Inch Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Tradescantia zebrina 'Purpusii' plant details

Tradescantia zebrina 'Purpusii' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia zebrina 'Purpusii'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia zebrina 'Purpusii'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zebrina pendula purpusii is a mounding cascading plant with broad ovate leaves which are bronze and purple, becoming much deeper in bright light..lavender flowers.

Gardening facts about Tradescantia zebrina 'Purpusii' plant

How to Grow Tradescantia zebrina 'Purpusii'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
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