Plant : spiderwort
Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Blushing Bride'
Spiderwort (Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) ‘Blushing Bride’) is an easy-to-grow perennial plant. Its pink and white variegated foliage is topped with clusters of stunning 3-petaled white flowers. The flowers have a delicate, light scent that attracts butterflies to the garden. Its semi-trailing form is perfect for baskets, window boxes and Hanging baskets. It will thrive best in moist, well-drained soil in an area that gets partial to full sun, and can tolerate some shade. Spiderwort is a hardy plant that can generally be grown with little maintenance making it ideal for garden beginners.
Plant Care Essentials:
Light Requirements
Full sun
Water Scheduling
Frequent
Growth Habit
High
Plant Profile:
- Scientific Name:
- Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Blushing Bride'
- Family:
- Commelinaceae
- Plant Type:
- Herb
- Origin:
- Mexico
- Size:
- 1.00 to 1.50 feet
- Growth Rate:
- High
- Light Requirements:
- Full sun
- Watering Needs:
- Frequent
- Maintenance:
- Moderate
- Flower Color:
- White
- Drought Tolerant:
- No
- Tropical:
- No
- Indoor:
- Yes
- Has Fruits:
- No
- Edible Fruit:
- No
- Poisonous to Pets:
- No
Care Instructions:
Medium
Did You Know?
Tradescantia ‘Blushing Bride’ features soft pink flowers and green foliage. This attractive perennial prefers full sun to partial shade and is perfect for adding a touch of delicate color to garden beds, borders, or containers, creating a romantic garden setting.
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