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Tradescantia brevifolia 'Scout'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

6a-11

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Tradescantia brevifolia 'Scout' plant details

Tradescantia brevifolia 'Scout' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia brevifolia 'Scout'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia brevifolia 'Scout'

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our collection of this vigorous perennial with purple tinted leaves and delicate pink flowers. Grown in rather harsh conditions from the mountains of West Texas. Spreads a couple of feet by 6"-12" in 3-5 years. Evergreen to low to mid 20's, re-sprouting vigorously down to well below 0F. Full sun for best color, but dappled shade is just fine. Decent drainage, and a summer thunderstorm or two. USDA zone 6b.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Tradescantia brevifolia 'Scout' plant

How to Grow Tradescantia brevifolia 'Scout'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- 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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