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blue spiderwort

Tradescantia virginiana

Genus: Tradescantia
Family: Commelinaceae
Common Names: common spiderwort, Moses in the bulrushes, Trinity flower, Virginia spiderwort, Virginian tradescantia, bluebells [2], flower of a day [2], spiderwort [2], widow's tears [2]

About this plant

An upright perennial to a height of 50cm with slightly succulent, narrow, green leaves that can reach 35cm long. In summer clusters of light purple, blue or purple three-petalled flowers are borne

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

SandyLoamChalkClay

Neutral

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Alkaline

Acid

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in moist soils, bog gardens, and well-drained soil in sun or part-shade. Can be untidy so may need staking. See staking perennials

Pruning

Cut back all foliage back to ground level at the end of the season

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn after flowering, or in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years