Tradescantia spathacea

Oyster Plant, Boat Lily, Moses in the Cradle

Family: Commelinaceae Spiderwort


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Year 'round
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, ground cover
Height 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Leaf color Green, purple
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America