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Tradescantia, Spiderwort, Virginia Spiderwort, Lady's Tears 'Bilberry Ice'

Tradescantia

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Family

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

Info

Genus

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

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Sun Exposure

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

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)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Fruit Shape

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Fruit Size

Blue-Violet

Lavender

Fruit Colors

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Growing Habit

Herbaceous

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing the rootball

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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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

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

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Bellisgirl

Spokane, WA | February 2007 | negative

Ive had this particular cultivar for about four years. It has not thrived. It looked very healthy when I bought it; but soon after plan...Read More

LucyGoose

Schererville, IN (Zone 5a) | September 2006 | positive

I love this plant!! I received it from a dear friend, and she told me how it is not like the other spider warts.......that I would love i...Read More

henryr10

Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) | May 2005 | positive

Like all of the Spiderwort's this is an easy grower.
A modest spreader and well behaved.
The pale blue/lavender and white b...Read More

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