Tradescantia Sweet Kate

Common Name: Spiderwort

Clumps of grassy green foliage with blue flowers contrast nicely.

Flowers from late spring and throughout summer.

It gets its common name from a secretion that is released when cut becomes threadlike and silky upon hardening similar to a spider's web.

Use in beds and borders. Attracts butterflies. The perfect addition to the shade garden.

Height: 18-24"

Spread: 24-36"

Exposure: Part sun to shade.

Zone: 3-9

 Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc.