| Common Name: |
Spiderwort |
| Scientific Name: |
Tradescantia virginiana, syn. Tradescantia virginica, Tradescantia albida, Tradescantia axillaris |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Virginia spiderwort, Spider Lily, Lady's Tears |
| Category: |
Herb/Forb |
| Habit: |
Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue to violet-blue, rarely rose or white |
| Bloom Size: |
3/4-1 in. diameter |
| Bloom Shape: |
Accented by contrasting yellow stamens open up, a few at a time, each for only one day, from terminal clusters (umbels) containing numerous flower buds |
| Bloom Season: |
Late spring to summer |
| Foliage Description: |
Arching, iris-like, dark green leaves up to 1' long and 1 inch wide are folded lengthwise forming a groove |
| Height of Plant: |
1 1/2-3 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
1-1 1/2 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 4 - 9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Part shade to full shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Soil Type: |
Commonly found on open wooded slopes and moist shaded bluff ledges |
| Native Range: |
Eastern United States |
| Maintenance: |
Medium |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |