Tradescantia 'Concord Grape'

Also Known As

Concord Grape Spiderwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Tradescantia 'Concord Grape' plant details

Tradescantia 'Concord Grape' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia 'Concord Grape'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia 'Concord Grape'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wonderful frosty blue-grey foliage complements the rich purple of the Jun-Sep flowers of this 15-18" easy-going, very attractive spiderwort. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Tradescantia 'Concord Grape'Very free blooming with tons of grape colored flowers, it willl bloom most of the summer and is about as easy to grow as it gets. I have seen this advertized as attractive to butterflies; butterflies could care less about it. Look for a butterfly garden collection in the near future with plants butterflies actually like ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Gardening facts about Tradescantia 'Concord Grape' plant

How to Grow Tradescantia 'Concord Grape'

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

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

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