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    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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