| Alphabetical | T |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Tradescantia |
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Genus | Tradescantia |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Series | Tradescantia CHARM™ Series |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP23251 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | May, June, July, August, September |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | Compared to 'Blue and Gold' ('Sweet Kate'), it has purple rather than blue flowers and is shorter and more compact. |
| Landscape Value | Colorful before it blooms! Use as an accent, for edging, in mixed beds, or containers. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 8" / 15" / 11" |
| Soil (Garden) | Light, moist, and fertile. |
| Water (Garden) | Average water needs in the garden. |
| Special Uses | Deep South |
| Comments | -- |
Tradescantia ‘Regal Charm’
Regal purple, three petaled flowers sit above golden foliage on this royal charmer. A new flower color that contrasts beautifully with the compact, golden yellow mound of leaves. A fine addition to your mixed bed, containers, or the front of the border. Easy to grow with average garden soil and water.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 15″ / 11″
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″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 8 – 10 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | — |
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