| | | Family | Commelinaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | medium | | Height | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Spread | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Tradescantia bracteata (spiderwort) yields showy blossoms during late spring to mid summer. | | Typical Uses | Ground cover. | | Cautions | Depending upon your local conditions, Tradescantia bracteata (spiderwort) may be invasive. | | |