Tradescantia bracteata, commonly known as Longbract Spiderwort, is a deciduous perennial herb native to prairies and open woodlands in the Central United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) and a width of up to 2 feet (0.6 meters). The plant forms clumps of narrow, arching leaves and produces clusters of small, three-petaled flowers that are pink to purple in color, blooming profusely from late spring to midsummer. The flowers are quite showy and open in the morning and fade by the afternoon.

Longbract Spiderwort is valued for its attractive flowers and its ability to adapt to a range of soil conditions, though it prefers a well-drained loamy soil. It is often used in native plant gardens, borders, and as a ground cover due to its ease of maintenance and drought tolerance once established. It requires full sun to part shade and can tolerate a range of moisture levels, though it does best with consistent moisture. While generally pest-free, it can be susceptible to spider mites and aphids in dry conditions. This species is not typically invasive, but it can self-seed in ideal conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0