Buy Tradescantia sillamontana 'Hogan's Hero'

Also Known As

Cobweb Spiderwort
Gossamer Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10"
W: 18"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Tradescantia sillamontana 'Hogan's Hero' plant details

Tradescantia sillamontana 'Hogan's Hero' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender and magenta flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tradescantia sillamontana 'Hogan's Hero'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: commelinaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Flowers: lavender and magenta blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tradescantia sillamontana 'Hogan's Hero'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. Found by Cistus' own Sean Hogan and collected at 6500" elevation in Coahuila, Mexico, this cobweb spiderwort has green foliage covered with white hairs that shine when draping in a hanging basket or trailing over a wall. Forms mounds to 1 ft tall by 18" wide. Little purple flowers add sparkle in late summer. Best in part sun or bright shade with regular summer water. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Tradescantia sillamontana 'Hogan's Hero' plant

How to Grow Tradescantia sillamontana 'Hogan's Hero'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
- magenta
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

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