Tradescantia sillamontana (White Velvet)
White Velvet, White Gossamer Plant, Hairy Wandering Jew, Cobweb Spiderwort
Tradescantia sillamontana (White Velvet) is an evergreen, erect perennial noted for its oval, stem-clasping, olive to gray-green leaves densely covered with silver-white, woolly hairs. In summer, clusters of small, bright purple-pink flowers are on display for about a month. Resilient and easy to grow, White Velvet makes a distinctive groundcover in warm winter areas. Where not winter hardy, it is usually grown as a houseplant or in containers.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 12 in. tall (30 cm) and 16-20 in. wide (40-50 cm).
- Easily grown in well-drained soils in sun or partial shade. The more sun and less water this plant gets, the more silver and compact it remains. Water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks during the growing season. Water sparingly in winter.
- Pinch growing tips to encourage bushiness.
- Cutting the plants back once flowering has ceased can often promote a second bloom and will help prevent re-seeding. Cut the stems back about 8-12 in. (20 to 30 cm) from the ground.
- Native to Mexico
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Requirements
Hardiness | 10
– 12 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 10
– 12 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Tradescantia - Spiderworts |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 16" – 20" (40cm – 50cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 10
– 12 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 10
– 12 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Tradescantia - Spiderworts |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 16" – 20" (40cm – 50cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Tradescantia - Spiderworts