General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 16 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Golden-yellow
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monoecious
Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP23,295 P2

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Common names
  • Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group)

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Date: 2011-07-19
Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries,Inc.  wwwterranovanursuries.c

Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
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Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
  • Uploaded by Joy
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