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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
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
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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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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 4"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Vine
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 11"
Width: 15"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"
Width: 11"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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