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(Tradescantia hirsuticaulis)
Hairystem Spiderwort (Tradescantia hirsuticaulis)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Tradescantia hirsuticaulis, commonly known as Hairystem Spiderwort, is a deciduous perennial herb native to open woodlands and meadows in the Southeastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) and a width of 0.7-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters). The plant has a grass-like form with elongated leaves and produces clusters of three-petaled flowers that are blue to purple in color, blooming profusely in the late spring and early summer. The flowers are quite showy and often attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Hairystem Spiderwort is valued for its ease of maintenance and its ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings, including borders, rock gardens, and naturalized areas. It is also used as ground cover due to its spreading habit. This plant prefers full sun to part shade and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it can survive with low to medium water, consistent moisture will promote more vigorous growth and flowering. Hairystem Spiderwort is not commonly associated with serious diseases or pests, but it can be susceptible to spider mites and aphids in dry conditions. It is also worth noting that Tradescantia species can become invasive in certain areas outside their native range, so gardeners should monitor their spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Hairystem Spiderwort is valued for its ease of maintenance and its ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings, including borders, rock gardens, and naturalized areas. It is also used as ground cover due to its spreading habit. This plant prefers full sun to part shade and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it can survive with low to medium water, consistent moisture will promote more vigorous growth and flowering. Hairystem Spiderwort is not commonly associated with serious diseases or pests, but it can be susceptible to spider mites and aphids in dry conditions. It is also worth noting that Tradescantia species can become invasive in certain areas outside their native range, so gardeners should monitor their spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 0.7-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Blue, Purple
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands and meadows in the Southeastern United States
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Tradescantia hirsuticaulis,
GBIF Accepted Name: Tradescantia hirsuticaulis Small