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Tradescantia 'Tough Love' PP25988

Also Known As

  • Tough Love Spiderwort

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Tradescantia 'Tough Love' PP25988 plant details

Tradescantia 'Tough Love' PP25988 is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer magenta flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia 'Tough Love' PP25988

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia 'Tough Love' PP25988

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Tradescantia 'Tough Love' PP25988 plant

How to Grow Tradescantia 'Tough Love' PP25988

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • magenta
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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