House Plants
Tradescantia pallida Purpurea (Spiderwort)
Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'
Also known as Purple Heart
$6.95
☀SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterLow to moderate
🌡Zones7-11
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable
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About This Plant
Tradescantia pallida Purpurea is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
A specialty plant or item , see product details for specific care.
Varies by species suits this plant. Plant in varies soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Care varies; consult product details.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'
- Common name
- Purple Heart
- Mature size
- 8-12 in tall × 18-24 in wide
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer
- Foliage color
- Green
- Indoor light
- Bright indirect
Care Notes
Keep soil consistently moist. Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh foliage and possible repeat bloom. Handle with care, as sap can cause skin and eye irritation.
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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