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| 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 | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft) | | 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 'Rubra' (spiderwort) bears bright red flowers during early summer to early fall. This plant has deep green foliage. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container and waterfront. | | Special Characteristics | Tradescantia 'Rubra' has a natural resistance to rabbits. Tradescantia 'Rubra' attracts butterflies to your garden. | | |
