Tradescantia pallida 'Kartuz Giant'

Also Known As

Setcreasea pallida 'Kartuz Giant'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

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

planting zones

10a-10b

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Tradescantia pallida 'Kartuz Giant' plant details

Tradescantia pallida 'Kartuz Giant' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with purple foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia pallida 'Kartuz Giant'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen purple
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: clumping, container plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia pallida 'Kartuz Giant'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Broad soft purple foliage make this an interesting accent in containers. Slower growing than the more common 'Purple Heart', but with similar lavender pink flowers tucked in the leaf axils.

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How to Grow Tradescantia pallida 'Kartuz Giant'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- purple
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

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