Tradescantia occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort) Size:1 gal fall Mature height 1-5 ft

fall Mature height 1-5 ft Mature spread 1-3 ft Attracts Butterflies

Its purple flowers are showy

acid soils but is adaptable to other conditions

and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

small mammals

Tradescantia occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort) Size:1 gal fall Mature height 1-5 ftAlso known as Western Spiderwort. Prairie Spiderwort is a perennial with narrow and blue violet to rose blooms close that close by mid day and only last one day. It grows in well draining soils in sun or light shade. It is heat and drought tolerant. Tradescantia species will hybridize easily. Young growth should be protected from slugs. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Sun to part shade Bloom color Pink, blue, purple Bloom time