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Tradescantia ohiensis

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Names

Common Names
Smooth Spiderwort, Ohio Spiderwort, Bluejacket Spiderwort

Growth

Height
24 inches-4 feet
Spread
2-3 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast growth.

Appearance

Bloom Color
Blue
Foliage Color
Blue-green foliage
Fall Foliage Color
Yellow/brown

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 4-9
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally Partial Sun; tolerates Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Type
Well-draining loam soil that retains some moisture but does not become waterlogged; adaptable to a wide range of soils including sandy, clay, organic, and acidic soils.
Soil Drainage
Well-drained soil
Soil pH
0.0-6.0; Acidic

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring and Summer
Bloom Time
Spring and Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds, Cuttings, Division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
It attracts bees and butterflies; no explicit mention of hummingbirds, birds, or other pollinators.

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024