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Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold'

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.