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Tradescantia ‘Red Grape’
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Tradescantia ‘Red Grape’
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Tradescantia ‘Red Grape’


Spiderwort

 USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.520.680


This American hybrid selection has narrow grassy foliage, forming a compact mound studded with a summer-long display of small triangular dusky wine-red flowers, over grey-green leaves. Flowering will continue all summer if old blooms are removed. Spiderworts appreciate a moist, rich soil, and will even tolerate wet sites beside a stream or pond. Trim back in midsummer if plants get scruffy. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring. Attractive to butterflies.

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Tradescantia ‘Red Grape’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Red
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Waterside
Height
   40-45 cm
   16-18 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.