TRADESCANTIA occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort)

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Western Spiderwort belongs to the Commelinaceae family, which includes herbs with swollen nodes and flowers in clusters surrounded by boat-shaped bracts. The flowers of Tradescantia occidentalis are rare and distinct, consisting of three ovate, bluish-purple petals encircled by six thick, hairy, purple stamens and bright yellow anthers. The edges of...
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Western Spiderwort belongs to the Commelinaceae family, which includes herbs with swollen nodes and flowers in clusters surrounded by boat-shaped bracts. The flowers of Tradescantia occidentalis are rare and distinct, consisting of three ovate, bluish-purple petals encircled by six thick, hairy, purple stamens and bright yellow anthers. The edges of leaves are sometimes neatly folded.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
0.5OZ 5,000 81
1OZ 10,000 163
1/4LB 40,000 650
1/2LB 80,000 1,300
1LB 160,000 2,600
5LB 800,000 13,000

Scientific Name: Tradescantia Occidentalis

Common Name: Prairie Spiderwort

Plant Type: Perennials

Family: Tradescantia-Spiderworts

Zone: 4 to 9

Native Range: Minnesota, Louisiana

Full Growth Height: 12-24 "

Width in Across: 12-24 "

Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade

Blooming Season: Summer (Early, Mid)

Flower: Showy, 3-Petaled Flowers

Pollinators: Butterflies, Bees, Birds

Flower Color: Blue-Violet

Tolerate: Drought, Deer

Water Requirement: Medium

Maintenance: Low, Moderate

Soil Type: Chalk, Loam, Clay, Well-Drained

Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Uses: Woodland Gardens, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Informal and Cottage Gardens

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