Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold'

spiderwort

Family	Commelinaceae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	45 - 55 cm (18 - 22 in)
Spread	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold' (spiderwort) bears medium blue flowers during early summer to early fall. The foliage is medium lime and bright yellow in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, mass planting and waterfront.
Special Characteristics	Butterflies are attracted to Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold' . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits.