Spiderwort, Prairie (Tradescantia occidentalis) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to Central U.S. • USDA Growing Zones: 4-9 • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 18-24 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late spring through summer • Colors: Blue-purple • Flower Type: Three-petaled blooms • Bloom Period: May-August
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to part shade • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining, adaptable • Spacing: 18 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Early morning nectar • Butterflies: Nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Morning activity • Native Pollinators: Specialist species
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Cut back after blooming • Fall: Clean up yellowing foliage • Winter: Mulch crown
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Black-Eyed Susan
Prairie Dropseed
Butterfly Milkweed
Little Bluestem
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Morning blooming • Native prairie plant • Drought tolerant • Long blooming season • Blue-green foliage