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Tradescantia, Wandering Jew, Inch Plant 'Purpusii'

Tradescantiazebrina

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Family

Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Tradescantia (trad-es-KAN-tee-uh)

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Species

zebrina (zeb-REE-nuh)

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Synonym

Tradescantia pendula

Zebrina purpusii

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Good Fall Color

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

N/A

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