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Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate'

Spiderwort

Plant Type: Perennial
FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade

Compact, clump-forming plant; triangular, gentian-blue blossoms with sulphur-yellow stamens contrast sharply with the glowing gold foliage. Long blooming. Protect from scorching afternoon sun. Vigorous and long-blooming. This plant has been seen at Wine Country Gardens used as a very effective component in mixed container gardens. (syn. `Blue & Gold')


Height

12"

Spread

12"

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

The perfect choice for beds and borders. Superb for landscape containers.

Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate' Plant Care:

Prefers moist, acidic organic soil. Tolerates wet soil. Deadhead to extend bloom time. Shear after flowering to refresh foliage.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)

Spiderwort Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June)

Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate
Special Benefits
Cut Flower / or Foliage
Nature Attraction
Butterflies

Spiderwort Additional Information

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