Tradescantia 'Purple Profusion'

spiderwort

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	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	Tradescantia 'Purple Profusion' (spiderwort) bears showy and faded purple flowers during late spring to late summer. This herbaceous perennial has deep green foliage.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, edging, mass planting and waterfront.
Special Characteristics	Tradescantia 'Purple Profusion' has a natural resistance to rabbits. This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.