Common names:
Purple Heart
Spider Lily
Wandering Jew

Also sold as:
  • Purple Queen
  • Proven Accents® 'Purple Queen'

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Water Preferences:Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 10b
Leaves:Glaucous
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Broadleaf
Flowers:Other
Flower Color:Brown
Flower Size:3"-4"
Suitable Locations:Terrariums
Uses:Water gardens
Good as a cover crop
Resistances:Pollution
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Leaf
Containers:Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

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