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Tradescantia occidentalis

Also Known As

Prairie Spiderwort
Western Spiderwort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'
W: 1'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Tradescantia occidentalis plant details

Tradescantia occidentalis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia occidentalis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 1 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia occidentalis

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The hot pink flowers of Western Spiderwort add flash to the prairie garden or meadow. Tradescantia occidentalis is an excellent groundcover for poor soils, spreading by rhizomes to form colonies that squeeze out weeds and explode in a riot of 'can't miss it' color in early summer. Grows in any well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Hardy to Zones 3 - 9.