Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis) is a seasonal plant with purple flowers late spring into summer. They prefer moist to mesic soil in sun to part sun where they grow up to 2 feet tall. They are a good choice for slopes and basins. Companion plants include Palm Sedge (Carex muskigemensis) and White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra).
Maintenance
Plants may need staking in rich soils, where they tend to flop while in bloom. Can be an aggressive plant in ideal growing conditions.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun Moisture Requirements
Slopes,
Basin Soil Requirements
Clay,
Loam,
Most Soils,
Rock,
Sand Height
Short Spacing
2 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
May,
June,
July Bloom Color
Purple Seasonality
Spring,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10