Tradescantia occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort) semi-evergreen part sun Bloom color Red

part sun Bloom color Red

The plant is very brittle and breaks easily

Evergreen Yes Erosion control Yes Deer resistant Yes

Texas native Yes Water use Medium Sun exposure Part sun to part shade Bloom color Blue

It likes a dry to medium soil and a sunny spot

Tradescantia occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort) semi-evergreen part sun Bloom color RedAlso 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