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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

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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
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