Ohio Spiderwort
Tradescantia ohiensis
Commelinaceae · Perennial
Featuring delicate three-petaled blue-violet flowers, Ohio Spiderwort adds a unique touch to pollinator gardens. Its blooms attract a variety of native bees and close in the afternoon heat, reopening daily.
- · Cut back after the first flush of blooms to encourage reblooming.
- · Tolerates a range of light conditions, but flowers best in full sun.
- · Prefers consistent moisture but can tolerate some dry periods.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 4-9
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Perennial
- Mature size: 2-3 ft tall · 1-2 ft wide
- Bloom season: Late spring to mid-summer · Blue-violet
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to -30F
- Heat tolerance: Good
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
- Growth rate: Moderate
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