Wild Spiderwort

One of the treasures of the New World taken home by an early British Plant Explorer. (Tradescantia subaspera)

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Zones:	5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Plant Size:	12-24" tall, 12-24" wide
Light:	Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time:	Late spring to early summer
Shipping:	Most orders ship within 5 business days.
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SKU	2TRADG
Botanical Name	Tradescantia subaspera
Common Name	Wild Spiderwort
Primary Flower Color	Purple
Estimated Mature Height	12-24" tall
Ships As	Bare Root
Planting Season	Spring, Summer
Planting Depth	Plant so that the top of the root is 1" below the soil line.
Bloom Time	Late spring to early summer
Estimated Mature Spread	12-24" wide
Light Requirements	Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
Soil Moisture	Average, Moist/Wet, Well Draining
Will Tolerate	Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil, Moist/Wet Soil
Zones	5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Suggested Uses	Showy Flowers

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The first name of this beautiful wildflower tells its story. It was discovered by John Tradescant, the British plant explorer who came to America early and and became very famous for the exotic plants of the New World that he took back home.

Spiderworts are moisture-lovers, with foliage a lot like that of an iris or Daylily, and the purple flowers are famous for having just three petals each. Today, they've been hybridized into all shades of purple, blue, pink and white, and are prized garden perennials. But many people think the original is still the most beautiful. A great plant for color in moist shade.

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