Tradescantia occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort)
$ 8.98
Also known as Western Spiderwort.
Prairie Spiderwort is a perennial with narrow and blue-violet to rose blooms close that close by mid-day and only last one day. It grows in well-draining soils in sun or light shade. It is heat and drought tolerant. Tradescantia species will hybridize easily. Young growth should be protected from slugs.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low |
| Sun exposure | Sun to part shade |
| Bloom color | Pink, blue, purple |
| Bloom time | Spring, summer, fall |
| Mature height | 1-3 feet |
| Mature spread | 0.5-1.5 feet |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Notes | Native bee friendly. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |
