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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".

Gardening facts about Tradescantia pallida 'Pale Puma' plant

How to Grow Tradescantia pallida 'Pale Puma'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Texture

    • glossy
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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