Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Sweet Kate' (Spider Lily)
Spider Lily 'Sweet Kate', Spiderwort 'Sweet Kate', Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold'
Noted for its luminous chartreuse foliage, Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate' (Spider Lily) is a compact clump-forming perennial with narrowly lance-shaped bright golden-yellow leaves. From late spring to midsummer, the foliage is topped by small clusters of three-petaled, violet-blue flowers, up to 1.5 in. across (4 cm), adorned with showy yellow stamens. The purple flowers make an eye-popping contrast with the shimmering yellow leaves. Blooming in succession for about 8 weeks, each flower lasts only a day, but there is such an abundance of flower buds that this plant is rarely out of bloom.
- Grows up to 9-12 in. tall and wide (22-30 cm).
- Easily grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soils in sun or shade. The best yellow foliage color is obtained in full sun.
- Great for beds and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, or coastal gardens.
- Virtually pest and disease free.
- After flowering, cut back flowered stems to prevent seeding and encourage further flowers.
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Tradescantia - Spiderworts |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid) |
Height | 9" – 11" (22cm – 28cm) |
Spread | 9" – 1' (22cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 9" – 12" (22cm – 30cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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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 | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Tradescantia - Spiderworts |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid) |
Height | 9" – 11" (22cm – 28cm) |
Spread | 9" – 1' (22cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 9" – 12" (22cm – 30cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Tradescantia - Spiderworts