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Tradescantia, Spiderwort, Virginia Spiderwort, Lady's Tears 'Rubra'

Tradescantia

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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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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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