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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 6-12 inches
Plant Spread: 8-12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Dehiscent
Other: Small light green capsule
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Piedmont Roseling
  • Spiderwort
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Callisia rosea
  • Synonym: Tradescantia rosea
  • Synonym: Cuthbertia rosea

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Location: Aberdeen, NC
Date: September 26, 2021
Spiderwort #20; RAB p. 271, 38-3-1; LHB p. 198, 31-4-2. AG p. 539

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