Perennials > Tradescantia > Tradescantia x andersoniana > Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Concord Grape'

Family

Commelinaceae

Genus

Tradescantia

Species

x andersoniana

Cultivar

'Concord Grape'

Category

Perennials

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Canadian Hardiness Zone

2 - 5a

RHS Hardiness Zone

H7

Temperature (°C)

-29 - (-23)

Temperature (°F)

-20 - (-10)

Height

0.5 m

Spread

0.1 - 0.5 m

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Description and Growing Information

Flowering Period

Landscape

Perfect for flower beds and borders, as well as making a beautiful addition to any rock garden.

Cultivation

Grow in full sun or partial shade, in a fertile, moist soil. Is tolerant of wet, boggy soils, but may require staking. It is a good idea to deadhead flower clusters after all flowers have bloomed to extend the flowering period, and cutting back foliage almost to the ground after flowering can encourage new growth.

Shape

Compact and clump-forming.

Growth

Fast

Pests

Young plants may be damaged by snails and caterpillars, but otherwise is generally best and disease free.

Habitat

Horticultural origin.

Bark/Stem Description

Stems are stiff, and secret a viscous fluid that becomes thread-like and silky upon hardening (giving the plant its common name).

Leaf Description

Leaves are bluish-green, with a lengthwise fold that forms a groove, and are narrowly lance-shaped.

Flower Description

Flowers are bright purple, to 1.5 cm in diameter, with three petals, appearing in terminal clusters. Although many buds appear on each cluster, flowers tend to bloom only a few at a time for approximately one day each.

Fruit Description

A small capsule.

Notable Specimens

Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

Propagation

Propagate through division in spring or autumn.

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