Prairie Spiderwort, Western Spiderwort, Spiderwort
An eye-catching addition to the landscape, Tradescantia occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort) is a vigorous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with long, arching, narrow leaves, up to 6 in. long (15 cm). From early to midsummer, the foliage is topped by small clusters of three-petaled, blue-violet flowers, up to 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with showy yellow stamens. Blooming in succession, each flower lasts only a day, but there is such an abundance of flower buds that this plant is rarely out of blooms. Valued by native bees, this charming wildflower provides attractive seasonal color in shady or sunny areas.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Commelinaceae |
| Genus | Tradescantia |
| Common names | Spiderwort |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Midwest, Kansas, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Southeast, Louisiana, Arkansas, Southwest, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, Montana, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Commelinaceae |
| Genus | Tradescantia |
| Common names | Spiderwort |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Midwest, Kansas, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Southeast, Louisiana, Arkansas, Southwest, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, Montana, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Tradescantia occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Tradescantia occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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