Tradescantia, Spiderwort, Virginia Spiderwort, Lady's Tears 'Concord Grape'

Tradescantia

Family
Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Tradescantia (trad-es-KAN-tee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Medium Purple
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oakman, Alabama

Pine Level, Alabama

Old Lyme, Connecticut

Lewes, Delaware

Inverness, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Barnesville, Georgia

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Macomb, Illinois

Burlington, Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

Sioux Center, Iowa

Leesville, Louisiana

Columbia, Maryland

Hingham, Massachusetts

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Escanaba, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Stephenson, Michigan

Munsonville, New Hampshire

Bordentown, New Jersey

Jersey City, New Jersey

Trenton, New Jersey

Buffalo, New York

East Meadow, New York

Himrod, New York

Nineveh, New York

Rocky Point, New York

Charlotte, North Carolina

Concord, North Carolina

Kure Beach, North Carolina

Wilmington, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

Dundee, Ohio

Middletown, Ohio

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Portland, Oregon

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Tionesta, Pennsylvania

Fort Mill, South Carolina

South Jordan, Utah

Kalama, Washington

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ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2014 | negative

An aggressive, high-maintenance perennial grown for its long season of bloom.

Individual flowers last only a day, and whi...Read More

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Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | June 2004 | positive

Bought this 11 years ago as a 3-1/2 inch pot, now I have shared this many times over by dividing the plants and still have a section of g...Read More

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