Tradescantia fluminensis 'Gold Wing'

Also Known As

Gold Wing Spiderwort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"
W: 6"

planting zones

10a-10b

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Tradescantia fluminensis 'Gold Wing' plant details

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Gold Wing' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with gold foliage. cream flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia fluminensis 'Gold Wing'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: cream blooms
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia fluminensis 'Gold Wing'

USDA Zones: 10a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Especially nice trailing foliage plant with bright chartreuse winged foliage on cascading stems make 'Gold Wings' a small scale foliage accent for shady beds or containers. Under 4", the stems will travel and root in as they grow. Loves heat, resents the cold.

By: Avant Gardens

Gardening facts about Tradescantia fluminensis 'Gold Wing' plant

How to Grow Tradescantia fluminensis 'Gold Wing'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- gold
Flower Color
- cream
Foliage Season
- 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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