PL. —Tradescantia ohiensisBotanical illustration — drop image
Peak bloom windowZone 6b · frost-offset weeks
Winter
Not in bloom
Spring
Peak bloom
Summer
In bloom
Fall
Not in bloom
Peak bloom
In bloom
Background
Good companions
Care guide
SunFull sun to part shade — 4+ hours daily
Water1 inch per week; drought tolerant once established
SoilAverage to poor, well-draining; pH 5.0–7.0
Spacing12–18 inches
Height18–36 inches
Zone4a – 9a
Native RegionAL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV
Frost hardy