Spiderwort, Zwanenburg Blue

Tradescantia virginiana

$8.5

Outdoor Plant Size

Moisture-loving Spiderwort is ideal for adding spring color to wetter spots in woodland and native gardens. Strappy, narrow dark green leaves form a spreading mass. Deep violet blue flowers open one at a time from clusters at the top of the foliage late May through early July. Appreciates compost-rich, constantly moist soil to look its best, but if needed, can be cut back after flowering to rejuvenate.

Mature Height: 12 - 18"

Mature Spread: 18 - 24"

Sunlight Exposure: Partial

Water Needs: Moderate

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Annuals and Perennials are not covered under warranty.


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Plant Profile

Spiderwort, Zwanenburg Blue

Sunlight Exposure

Partial

Water Needs

Moderate

Landscape Use

Border

Growth Rate

Moderate

Growth Shape

Clumping

Flowering Season

Summer

Foliage Color

Green

Pest + Disease Resistance

Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Insect Resistant, Disease Resistant

Pollinator + Wildlife Support

Native (Great Lakes Region), Pollinator – Butterflies

Season of Interest

Spring, Summer

Fall Color

Green

Garden Performance & Beauty

Repeat Flowering

Environmental Tolerances

Cold Tolerant, Juglone (Black Walnut) Tolerant

Winter Foliage

Deciduous

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