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Sep 25, 2016 12:09 PM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
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I think Purple Heart is actually just a common name for Tradescantia pallida rather than a cultivar name. There is a cultivar named 'Purpurea' that is sometimes sold as Purple Heart. The following, from MOBOT (Missouri Botanical Gardens) states: ~ ‘Purpurea’ (sometimes sold as ‘Purple Heart’) is a cultivar that features purple foliage which is superior to that of the species. ~

I also wonder if Purple Queen is a legitimate cultivar name? Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida) I have a feeling it isn't and should be listed as "Also Sold As".

When googling, I found this page regarding Tradescantia cultivars but I'm heading out and don't have time to read it; will do so later today: https://www.chicagobotanic.org...
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