Tradescantia pallida 'Pale Puma'

Also Known As

Setcreasea pallida 'Pale Puma'
Pale Puma Spiderwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

7b-10b

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Tradescantia pallida 'Pale Puma' plant details

Tradescantia pallida 'Pale Puma' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade 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 pallida 'Pale Puma'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia pallida 'Pale Puma'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Soft purple leaves with wooly silver hairs, on semi upright stems growing in a tight clump. Small white flowers appear in late summer, but grow this for its striking foliage. 10-12".