General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Sun Requirements: |
Partial or Dappled Shade
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| Plant Height: |
6 - 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: |
Forms dense, spreading clumps 12 - 24 inches |
| Leaves: |
Variegated
Other: Has white and pink bands on leaves in cooler periods that fade to green as summer progresses.
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Color: |
White
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| Bloom Size: |
Under 1"
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| Uses: |
Groundcover
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| Resistances: |
Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Division
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Posted by
sheryl (Hot, hot, hot, Feenix, AZ - Zone 9b) on Dec 6, 2011 8:47 PM concerning plant:
This plant has been frost tender, but root hardy in 6b/7a. It does root where the stems touch the ground as well as underground. I've never noticed any blooms on it. Very easily propagated in moist soil.
Variegation is supposed to show in both spring and fall, but I've only seen it in spring. I've read that the color is better in shadier conditions. My own plant is in partial sun/ shade and thriving.
Posted by
sedumzz (Fairfax VA - Zone 7a) on Jan 15, 2022 3:33 PM concerning plant:
This plant has pink "Variegation" on the base of the leaves that fade down the leaf.
It is rumored that this is caused by a virus or disease. So, it is best to quarantine this plant away from others, though it has not yet been observed to spread or affect other nearby tradescantia.
Plant Events from our members
| carpathiangirl |
On September 10, 2020 |
Obtained plant
3 in. start from GW, no variegation yet |
| waxplant |
On April 6, 2024 |
Obtained plant
Purchased at Rhody Garden plant popup |
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