Tradescantia 'Sylvana'
Also Known As
- Sylvana Spiderwort
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 15"-18"
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Tradescantia 'Sylvana' plant details
Tradescantia 'Sylvana' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and 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 'Sylvana'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: commelinaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 15 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia 'Sylvana'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Garden World
Gardening facts about Tradescantia 'Sylvana' plant
How to Grow Tradescantia 'Sylvana'
Sun Exposure
- mostly shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6"
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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