Tradescantia Sweet Kate
Common Name: Spiderwort
Clumps of grassy like green foliage with blue flowers contrast nicely.
Flowers from late spring and throughout summer.
It gets its common name from a secretion which is released when cut becomes threadlike and silky upon hardening similar to a spider's web.
Use in beds and borders. Attracts butterflies. 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.