Photo by Avant Gardens
Used with permission, all rights reserved
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
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
By: Avant Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Tradescantia pallida 'Pale Puma'
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
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Tradescantia for your garden
aka Tradescantia sillamontana 'White Velvet', Cobweb Spiderwort, White Gossamer, White Velvet, White Velvet Gossamer Plant, White Velvet Tradescantia
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Tradescantia 'Blushing Bride', Tradescantia 'First Blush', Tradescantia 'Maiden's Blush', Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Blushing Bride', Blushing Bride Lady's Tears, Blushing Bride Virginia Spiderwort, Maiden's Blush Spiderwort
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 4"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Godzilla Spider Lily, Godzilla Spiderwort
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Setcreasea pallida, Setcreasea pallida 'Purple Heart', Setcreasea purpurea, Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea', Purple Heart Spiderwort
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Vine
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
- dry in winter
aka Regal Charm Tradescantia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 11"
Width: 15"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved