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Tradescantia 'Red Grape' (Andersoniana Group)

Family Commelinaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 40 - 50 cm (16 - 20 in)
Spread 40 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Tradescantia 'Red Grape' (Andersoniana Group) (spiderwort) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright red flowers during late spring to early fall. The matte foliage is greyish aquamarine and light grey in colour and medium in texture.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, ground cover, mass planting and waterfront.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Tradescantia 'Red Grape' (Andersoniana Group) . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Tradescantia 'Red Grape' (Andersoniana Group) (spiderwort) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.