Common Name | Tradescantia |
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Family | Commelinaceae |
Genus | Tradescantia |
species | -- |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | May, June, July, August, September |
Flower Color | Blue |
Foliage Color | Yellow |
Dormancy | -- |
Exposure | Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | It has gold leaves and blue flowers. |
Landscape Value | Accent, edging, mass, mixed beds or containers. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 20" / 15" / 21" |
Soil (Garden) | Fertile and moist. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Special Uses | Deep South |
Comments | This plant needs some sun or it will rot out. |
Tradescantia ‘Blue and Gold’
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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 20″ / 15″ / 21″
Exposure: Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): May, June, July, August, September
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
EC | 0.06 – 1.0 |
pH | 5.8 – 6.8 |
Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | 8 – 10 weeks |
Day Length for Flowering | — |