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Tradescantia 'Concord Grape' (Andersoniana Group)

Family Commelinaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 20 - 50 cm (8 - 20 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Tradescantia 'Concord Grape' (Andersoniana Group) (spiderwort) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and medium violet blooms during late spring to late summer. The showy matte foliage is dark aquamarine in colour and medium in texture. A specimen plant, Tradescantia 'Concord Grape' (Andersoniana Group) (spiderwort) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, edging, mass planting, specimen, waterfront and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Tradescantia 'Concord Grape' (Andersoniana Group) . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.