| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Heavily covered with silvery-white hairs |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| needrain | From April 17, 2013 to August 28, 2014 | Miscellaneous Event This easy care plant has the best growth habits of any Tradescantia I've grown and there have been several. It just get thick and woolly and stays that way. Easy to take a cutting and start again. |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Next to a tag that says T. sillamontana. by purpleinopp | Sep 27, 2021 1:33 PM | 10 |
| T. sillamontana by purpleinopp | Jun 8, 2022 11:42 AM | 2 |
| Incorrect database entry? by plantladylin | Jun 11, 2022 7:12 PM | 12 |
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