Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Sweet Kate' (Sweet Kate Spiderwort)


Botanical Information

FamilyCommelinaceae
GenusTradescantia
Speciesx andersoniana
Cultivar'Sweet Kate'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)-30 - 30
Height10 - 50 cm
Spread10 - 50 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy division.
CultivationGrows in moist, fertile, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade.
PestsSnails and caterpillars.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionLight green buds that grow in clusters.
Flower DescriptionPurple-blue, circular, three-petalled flower with yellow stamens.

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