Ohio Spiderwort

Ohio Spiderwort

Tradescantia ohiensis

A native perennial with ornamental features suited to borders and naturalized landscape settings.

  • Upright tufted clump-forming perennial
  • Numerous buds form in a terminal cluster
  • Three petals form a triangular-shaped flower with hairy stamens
  • Blue to lavender blooms with contrasting yellow stamens
  • Arching lance-shaped bluish-green foliage
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Moist, Average
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
4 – 4
Mature Height (meters)
0.75 – 0.9
Mature Spread (meters)
0.5 – 0.6
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Blue
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Summer
Habit
Upright
Rabbit Resistant
Pollinator Friendly
Ontario Native
Landscape Uses
Rock garden
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Plant in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in partial shade. This species tolerates both full sun and full shade. Consistent moisture is a must in full sun to prevent leaf scorch, whereas fewer flowers may develop in dense shade. Naturally found onprairies, near wood margins, in meadows, along roadsides, or in waste areas.
Notes
Native to Ontario

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