Tradescantia ohiensis

Common Spiderwort

Blue-green foliage and bright blue flowers that open in the morning and close by noon. Prefers moist soils. Attracts butterflies, bees and parasitic bees.

  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Blue
  • Bloom Time: May, June, July
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Green Roof Semi Intensive
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Pollinators
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Mound
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
    • Savanna
  • Flower Color

    • Blue
  • Flower Hue

    • Dark
  • Flower Type

    • Panicle
  • Flower Height

    • 24" to 36"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Coarse
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 1"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Prune Time

    • After Blooming
  • Growth Rate

    • Fast
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg