Spiderwort

Tradescantia humilis
  • Also Known As: Ladys Tears
  • Botanical Name: Tradescantia humilis
  • Plant Type: Perennial
  • Light Requirement: Full Shade, Partial Shade
  • Water Demand: Medium
  • Landscape Use: Salt Tolerant
  • Native or Adapted: Native
  • Season: Spring
  • Deciduous or Evergreen: Evergreen
  • Plant Form: Spreading
  • Region: North Central Texas
  • Plant Spread: 1' - 2'
  • Plant Height: 1' - 2'

Description

Can be used in moist areas. Excellent bloomer and tough plant. Many cultivated varieties exist, including those that are purple, red, and white.

Spiderwort Photos