General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Miscellaneous: Monoecious
Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP21,480 P2

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Common names
  • Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group)

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Date: 2009-01-06
Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries,Inc. www.terranovanurseries.c
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2010-06-03
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2012-06-09
Foliage got darker over the years. The bloom is still pretty.

Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
  • Uploaded by Joy
Comments:
  • Posted by Zencat (West Valley City, Utah - Zone 7a) on Jul 28, 2012 11:43 PM concerning plant:
    The foliage on this plant did not hold its color. I don't know if it was my soil or the plant.

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