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Tradescantia ohiensis

Also Known As

Bluejacket
Ohio Spiderwort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 1'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Tradescantia ohiensis plant details

Tradescantia ohiensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 ohiensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, native plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia ohiensis

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The delightful deep blue flowers of Ohio Spiderwort bloom for an extended period in late spring and early summer. Tradescantia ohiensis can be planted with Smooth Penstemon for a fantastic color combination. Spiderworts go dormant in summer, so plant them with other later-blooming prairie flowers and grasses. Hardy to Zones 3 - 9.

By: Prairie Nursery

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Gardening facts about Tradescantia ohiensis plant

How to Grow Tradescantia ohiensis

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy

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Tradescantia sillamontana

aka Tradescantia sillamontana 'White Velvet', Cobweb Spiderwort, White Gossamer, White Velvet, White Velvet Gossamer Plant, White Velvet Tradescantia

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

sun - mostly shade
regular - drought tolerant

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