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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 12 - 18 in.
Plant Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Blue and White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group)

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Location: Bowling Green, Ky 
Date: 2014-06-02
Location: Middle Tennessee
Date: 2011-06-13
Location: Steinkopf  Nursery, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2011-06-30
Location: Denver Metro CO
Date: 2013-06-06
My Blueberry Sundae mixed in with Sweet Kate
Location: Steinkopf  Nursery, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2011-06-30
Location: Steinkopf  Nursery, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2011-06-30
Location: Denver Metro, CO
Date: 2012-04-02
2nd year plant, been out of ground now for about 2 weeks.
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Comments:
  • Posted by Skiekitty (Denver Metro - Zone 5a) on Apr 14, 2014 12:38 PM concerning plant:
    Tolerates full sun, zone 5 winter with no protection. Doesn't require a lot. Doesn't get huge like the "Concorde Grape" variety. Stays rather compact (12"x12").
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