Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Concord Grape'

Hybrid Spiderwort, Spiderlily, Widow's Tears

Family: Commelinaceae Spiderwort


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, woodland garden
Height 15" to 18" / 40cm to 45cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color Black
Soil type Clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing