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
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
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 6"
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
4a-9b
Size
Height: 11"
Width: 15"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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