Tradescantia pallida ‘Purple Heart’
Purple Heart Spiderwort
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Small |
Mature Height & Spread | 12-18" x 3-4' |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Partial Shade |
Water | Medium Water |
Flower Color | Purple, Pink |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Special Features | Low Water Use |
Container Sizes | #1 |
Natural Growth Habit | Spreading |
Sunset Garden Zones | 12-24, H1, H2 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 8A-11 |
Plant Type | Perennial |
Fast-growing spreading perennial to 12-18″ tall x 3-4′ wide. This attractive and popular variety features a year-round display of eye-catching cascading deep-purple foliage accented with showy three-petaled purplish-pink flowers that appear in summer. Despite its lush and tropical appearance this species will tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions and will grow with a moderate watering schedule. Great as a shady-area groundcover and makes a superb hanging basket. Prefers a light shade to partial sun exposure and its deep foliage color will be most pronounced in the brightest light settings.