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Tradescantia zebrina
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 3"-12"
- W: 6"-36"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Tradescantia zebrina plant details
Tradescantia zebrina is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue, purple and variegated foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia zebrina
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: commelinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, purple and variegated
- Mature size: 6 IN - 36 IN - wide, 3 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia zebrina
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Tradescantia zebrina
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- blue
- purple
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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