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Tradescantia zebrina 'Quadricolor'
Also Known As
- Commelina zebrina
- Tradescantia pendula
- Tradescantia pendula var. quadrifolia
- Zebrina pendula var. quadrifolia
- Inch Plant
- Spiderwort
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Tradescantia zebrina 'Quadricolor' plant details
Tradescantia zebrina 'Quadricolor' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green, pink, purple, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia zebrina 'Quadricolor'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: commelinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, pink, purple, variegated and white
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia zebrina 'Quadricolor'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Tradescantia zebrina 'Quadricolor' plant
How to Grow Tradescantia zebrina 'Quadricolor'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- green
- purple
Flower Color
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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