Tradescantia virginiana 'Caerulea Plena'

spiderwort

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	40 - 50 cm (16 - 20 in)
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 virginiana 'Caerulea Plena' (spiderwort) bears faded purple flowers during early summer to early fall. The foliage is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container and waterfront.
Special Characteristics	Butterflies are attracted to Tradescantia virginiana 'Caerulea Plena' . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits.