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    Tradescantia 'Godzilla'

    Also Known As

    • Godzilla Spider Lily
    • Godzilla Spiderwort

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Tradescantia 'Godzilla' plant details

    Tradescantia 'Godzilla' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with purple foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia 'Godzilla'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: commelinaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen purple
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia 'Godzilla'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is similar to T. 'Purple Heart', but on steriods. The leaves are up to 3" wide and about 6" long, very dramatic ground cover or container plant. Root hardy to zone 8 and maybe to zone 7.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Tradescantia 'Godzilla' plant

    How to Grow Tradescantia 'Godzilla'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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