TRADESCANTIA occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort)
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