Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Sweet Kate' (Sweet Kate Spiderwort)
Botanical Information
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Genus | Tradescantia |
| Species | x andersoniana |
| Cultivar | 'Sweet Kate' |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 30 |
| Height | 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By division. |
| Cultivation | Grows in moist, fertile, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade. |
| Pests | Snails and caterpillars. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Light green buds that grow in clusters. |
| Flower Description | Purple-blue, circular, three-petalled flower with yellow stamens. |
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