Tradescantia virginiana (Virginia Spiderwort) is a vigorous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with long, erect or arching, bright-green, narrow leaves. From late spring to midsummer, the foliage is topped by small clusters of three-petaled, violet-blue to purple 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. This charming wildflower provides attractive seasonal color in shady or sunny areas. In warm regions, Virginia Spiderwort goes dormant during the summer. Pair it with late blooming perennials to fill the gaps.
| Hardiness |
4 - 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 | Commelinaceae |
| Genus | Tradescantia |
| Common names | Spider Lily, Spiderwort, Virginia Spiderwort |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
4 - 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 | Commelinaceae |
| Genus | Tradescantia |
| Common names | Spider Lily, Spiderwort, Virginia Spiderwort |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Tradescantia virginiana (Virginia Spiderwort) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Tradescantia virginiana (Virginia Spiderwort) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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