Tradescantia (Spiderwort)

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Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate'

Spiderwort

Plant Type: Perennial

A compact and dense spreading spiderwort with unique golden-yellow iris-like foliage that contrasts well with purplish-blue flowers.  Flower buds form in clusters along the stem with each flower opening a few at a time each for one day. Flowers continue to open in this manner from spring into summer and longer with deadheading. When flowering slows, a cutback will initiate a late summer into fall bloom. Lightly fragrant.

SKU Size
TRASWK01G #1

Mature Height:

12-18 in

Mature Spread:

12-18 in

Zone:

5-9

Bloom Color:

Blue

Foliage Color:

Chartreuse

Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate' Characteristics & Attributes:

Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Summer Bloomer
Summer Bloomer
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Average Water
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
Rock Garden
Woodland Edge
Border or Bed
Naturalizing
Foliage Color
Chartreuse
Habit
Clump-forming
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer