Tradescantia occidentalis
WESTERN SPIDERWORT
SKU: 112-020
Tradescantia occidentalis, the prairie spiderwort or western spiderwort, is common and widespread across the western Great Plains of the United States, as well as in Arizona, New Mexico, southern Utah, and Sonora, but is listed as a threatened species in Canada.
Western Spiderwort has plentiful and large vivid-blue flowers, it's blue-green Daylily-like foliage, and it's easy to grow. Two foot tall plants are extremely drought resistant, and tolerant of poor soils. Makes a beautiful addition to a drought resistant garden, or in areas that receive extreme heat. This plant is native to savannas and drier prairies, yet is hardy enough to withstand freezing winters to zone 4!
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Height: 24", 60cm
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 20
Tradescantia occidentalis, the prairie spiderwort or western spiderwort, is common and widespread across the western Great Plains of the United States, as well as in Arizona, New Mexico, southern Utah, and Sonora, but is listed as a threatened species in Canada.
Western Spiderwort has plentiful and large vivid-blue flowers, it's blue-green Daylily-like foliage, and it's easy to grow. Two foot tall plants are extremely drought resistant, and tolerant of poor soils. Makes a beautiful addition to a drought resistant garden, or in areas that receive extreme heat. This plant is native to savannas and drier prairies, yet is hardy enough to withstand freezing winters to zone 4!
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Height: 24", 60cm
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 20
