Ohio Spiderwort is a native herbaceous perennial with arching blue green grass-like foliage. The small 3-petaled rich blue flowers each last for only a day but bloom continuously on the stiff stems above the foliage for several weeks in spring. Blooms best with full sun and moist, well-drained acidic soils.
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Origins: |
East N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 2.5' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. An aggressive spreader.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Periwinkle, Bugleweed, Sweet Woodruff
IMAGE: Andrew C, Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis) (19051589310), CC BY 2.0