Tradescantia ohiensis (Ohio Spiderwort) part shade or as a large accent

or as a large accent plant

fall Mature height 1

Trimming or pinching back stems several times before mid-June will help control plant height and promote bushiness

medium Sun exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom color Pink to magenta Bloom time Spring Mature height 12-20 ft Attracts  Birds

Overwatering will cause root rot

Tradescantia ohiensis (Ohio Spiderwort) part shade or as a large accentAlso known as Bluejacket. Ohio Spiderwort is a clump forming perennial featuring clusters of dark blue or rose flowers, and arching, grass like leaves. It will hybridize easily, hence the color variation. It is easily grown in average, dry to moist, well drained soil in part sun to part shade. Clumps may be divided when they become over crowded. It grows naturally in prairies, meadows, along roadsides, or thickets. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water