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Tradescantia x Sweet Kate

Spiderwort

The new growth emerges fiery-red and changes to a brilliant golden colour which is the perfect contrast for the deep blue-purple flowers.

  • »  AKA Tradescantia x 'Blue and Gold'
  • »  Cultivar from the x andersoniana group
  • »  Compact, upright, tufted, clump forming perennial
  • »  Numerous buds form a terminal cluster
  • »  Three-petals form triangular-shaped blooms with hairy stamens
  • »  Deep violet-blue flowers have contrasting, yellow stamens
  • »  Foliage emerges fiery-red in early spring
  • »  Narrow, grass-like, golden foliage in the summer
  • »  Bloom Time: Early to late summer

1gal
$27.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:50-60 cm
  • Spread:40-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: Violet
Exposure
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Long Blooming
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Golden
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Rock garden
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Tradescantia x 'Sweet Kate'

Prune back to the ground after flowering to encourage fresh, new growth and a possible rebloom. Plant in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in partial shade. This perennial tolerates both full sun and full shade. Consistent moisture is a must in full sun to prevent leaf scorch, whereas fewer flowers may develop in dense shade.