Spiderwort (Tradescantia)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to part shade (Best flowering in full sun, but can tolerate some light shade)

Bloom Time:

• Late spring to summer (Blooming period lasts from late May to mid-summer)

Size:

Height: 12 to 24 inches, depending on the variety
Width: 12 to 18 inches (Spreads slowly to form clumps)

Attributes:

• Vibrant, three-petaled flowers in blue, purple, pink, or white
• Clump-forming with attractive foliage
• Long blooming period, typically lasting 4 to 6 weeks
• Low-maintenance, tolerates drought once established
• Attracts pollinators, especially bees and butterflies
• Deer resistant
• Prefers moist, well-drained soils, but can tolerate a variety of conditions

Companion:

• Black-eyed Susan – similar growing habits, vibrant yellow blooms contrast beautifully with spiderwort’s colors
• Coneflower – complementary colors and texture, attracts pollinators
• Salvia – upright growth contrasts with spiderwort’s spreading habit
• Bee Balm (Monarda) – aromatic foliage and colorful blooms for a natural, pollinator-friendly garden
• Coreopsis – bright, long-lasting flowers with a similar growth pattern
• Daylilies – hardy and colorful, great for mixing with spiderwort in sunny gardens
• Lamb’s Ear – soft foliage contrasts with the grass-like leaves of spiderwort