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Spiderworts

Botanical name: Tradescantia

Spiderworts
Botanical name: Tradescantia
Spiderworts (Tradescantia)

Description

Spiderworts include perennial wildflowers that are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in North America and Europe. Some species are used as houseplants while other, more temperate species are used as ground covers in gardens. Because of their easy propagation, some species have become invasive in the Southern U.S., New Zealand, and Australia.

Species of Spiderworts

Prairie spiderwort

Prairie spiderwort

Prairie spiderwort include perennial wildflowers that are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in North America and Europe. Some species are used as houseplants while other, more temperate species are used as ground covers in gardens. Because of their easy propagation, some species have become invasive in the Southern U.S., New Zealand, and Australia.
Flowering inch plant

Flowering inch plant

Flowering inch plant is a delightful trailing plant with bright green stripes on its leaves.
Spiderworts 'Tricolor Minima'

Spiderworts 'Tricolor Minima'

Spiderworts 'Tricolor Minima' is a delightful houseplant that offers a stunning display of pink, white, and green foliage with delicate purple flowers. This plant has air purifying qualities and is easy to care for, making it perfect for beginners.
Purple heart 'Purpurea'

Purple heart 'Purpurea'

Purple heart 'Purpurea' is a low-maintenance houseplant with glossy pinkish-purple leaves. Native to Mexico, this plant is drought-tolerant and can withstand high temperatures. It is a great addition to any indoor garden and can be propagated easily by stem cuttings.
Inch Plant

Inch Plant

Inch Plant is cultivated from the Spiderworts genus and is easily distinguishable by its uniquely colored green, pink, purple, and silver leaves, which gives the cultivar its name. This fast grower is often used as a groundcover and is also a popular houseplant.
Tradescantia Zebrina 'Purpusii'

Tradescantia Zebrina 'Purpusii'

Tradescantia Zebrina 'Purpusii' is a stunning and boldly-colored inchplant cultivar. Instead of sporting traditional all deep green to pale green leaves, these plants have dark purple or maroon leaves, which are only sometimes intermixed with green. In warm or temperate climates, tradescantia Zebrina 'Purpusii' can be grown outside as a handsome, distinctive groundcover or in hanging baskets.
Long-bract spiderwort

Long-bract spiderwort

It is grown for its purple flowers.
Silver inch plant

Silver inch plant

The silver inch plant is a popular trailing plant known for its attractive foliage with zebra-like stripes of green, silver, and purple. Tradescantia zebrina is very easy to care for and can be hung or placed indoors. The plant grows fast; the creeping stems bear roots along the way, making it suitable as ground cover.
Cohitre blanco

Cohitre blanco

Cohitre blanco is a captivating plant with unique characteristics. Its vibrant colors and delicate petals make it an attractive addition to any garden. This plant is well-known for its ability to attract various insects and birds, adding a lively touch to any outdoor space. Its name origin holds an interesting story, as it is named after the renowned botanist John Tradescant. As an endangered species, it is crucial to protect and appreciate the beauty of cohitre blanco.
Purple heart

Purple heart

Tradescantia pallida is an evergreen perennial trailing plant, colloquially known as purple heart. This beautiful perennial is famous for its spectacular deep purple, pointed leaves. Purple heart is a common houseplant, but it is also often used in landscaping as a bedding plant.
White velvet

White velvet

White velvet (Tradescantia sillamontana) is a perennial evergreen species native to northeastern Mexico. White velvet can grow in areas with very little water and is one of the most drought-tolerant species in its genus. This species won't flower if it is given too much water or too much shade. White velvet is a popular plant in ornamental rock gardens in subtropical regions and in Europe.
Spiderworts 'Green Hill'

Spiderworts 'Green Hill'

Spiderworts 'Green Hill' is a spiderwort plant with characteristic lush green leaves that are of a uniform color rather than variegated color, as is common with other spiderworts. It is an indoor vine that is popular for hanging baskets. Spiderworts 'Green Hill' typically grows up to 60 cm wide and high.
Boatlily 'Sitara'

Boatlily 'Sitara'

Boatlily 'Sitara' has eye-catching multi-colored foliage. The top sides of its leaves are green with pink variegation and margins, with darker pink undersides. This plant is popular as a houseplant due to its interesting foliage and low care needs.
Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'

Spiderworts 'Quicksilver'

Spiderworts 'Quicksilver' include perennial wildflowers that are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in North America and Europe. Some species are used as houseplants while other, more temperate species are used as ground covers in gardens. Because of their easy propagation, some species have become invasive in the Southern U.S., New Zealand, and Australia.
Oyster plant

Oyster plant

Native to Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico, the oyster plant is widely cultivated as a garden plant and naturalized in the southeastern United States. Though there is no ecological damage observed, oyster plant is considered to be invasive in Florida and Louisiana due to its amount.
Zigzag spiderwort

Zigzag spiderwort

Zigzag spiderwort (Tradescantia subaspera) is an herbaceous perennial flowering species native to the United States. Zigzag spiderwort can be damaged by snails when the plant's shoots are new. This species gives off a silky, threadlike stem secretion that resembles a spider's web, which is how it got its common name.
Western Spiderwort

Western Spiderwort

Western Spiderwort, or *Tradescantia occidentalis*, is a member of the dayflower family. This species of plant is an indicator of radiation. It's normally blue-colored stamens will turn pink in the presence of radiation. It is native to the central and western United States.
Small-leaf spiderwort

Small-leaf spiderwort

Tradescantia fluminensis is a ground cover plant that is most commonly found as a houseplant. This plant has oval leaves that are dark green and glossy. It will root anywhere a node is on the surface, which earns it some of its other common names, like wandering Willie and wandering gypsy.
Ohio spiderwort

Ohio spiderwort

Tradescantia ohiensis is named after John Tradescant (1608 - 1662), the gardener to King Charles 1. This cheerful blue flowering plant is common along roadsides, in ditches and makes a great addition to any garden. It has a unique tendency to bloom in the morning and then close in the afternoon sun.
Virginia spiderwort

Virginia spiderwort

Virginia spiderwort is called 'spiderwort' because its complex leaf formations have a spider-like shape. The fine hairs found on the plant’s stamen are frequently studied under the microscope in biology classes. The violet-blue flowers and elegant leaves make this North American native a popular ornamental plant.
Giant spiderwort

Giant spiderwort

Giant spiderwort is a stunning purple-flowered plant that attracts bees and butterflies. It grows up to 3ft tall and is perfect for garden borders or as a statement piece in a pot.
Leatherleaf spiderwort

Leatherleaf spiderwort

Leatherleaf spiderwort include perennial wildflowers that are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in North America and Europe. Some species are used as houseplants while other, more temperate species are used as ground covers in gardens. Because of their easy propagation, some species have become invasive in the Southern U.S., New Zealand, and Australia.
Trans-pecos spiderwort

Trans-pecos spiderwort

Trans-pecos spiderwort (Tradescantia brevifolia) is so-named because it is native to the Trans-Pecos region of Texas and Northern Mexico, where it can be found growing on north-facing slopes. This is also a popular ornamental plant that spreads well as ground cover or makes an attractive container plant. However, care should be taken because it can spread aggressively.
Pinewoods spiderwort

Pinewoods spiderwort

Pinewoods spiderwort include perennial wildflowers that are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in North America and Europe. Some species are used as houseplants while other, more temperate species are used as ground covers in gardens. Because of their easy propagation, some species have become invasive in the Southern U.S., New Zealand, and Australia.
Tradescantia poelliae

Tradescantia poelliae

Tradescantia poelliae include perennial wildflowers that are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in North America and Europe. Some species are used as houseplants while other, more temperate species are used as ground covers in gardens. Because of their easy propagation, some species have become invasive in the Southern U.S., New Zealand, and Australia.
Tharp's spiderwort

Tharp's spiderwort

Tharp's spiderwort include perennial wildflowers that are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in North America and Europe. Some species are used as houseplants while other, more temperate species are used as ground covers in gardens. Because of their easy propagation, some species have become invasive in the Southern U.S., New Zealand, and Australia.
Tradescantia andrieuxii

Tradescantia andrieuxii

Tradescantia andrieuxii include perennial wildflowers that are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in North America and Europe. Some species are used as houseplants while other, more temperate species are used as ground covers in gardens. Because of their easy propagation, some species have become invasive in the Southern U.S., New Zealand, and Australia.
Reverchon's spiderwort

Reverchon's spiderwort

Reverchon's spiderwort include perennial wildflowers that are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in North America and Europe. Some species are used as houseplants while other, more temperate species are used as ground covers in gardens. Because of their easy propagation, some species have become invasive in the Southern U.S., New Zealand, and Australia.
Plateau spiderwort

Plateau spiderwort

Plateau spiderwort include perennial wildflowers that are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in North America and Europe. Some species are used as houseplants while other, more temperate species are used as ground covers in gardens. Because of their easy propagation, some species have become invasive in the Southern U.S., New Zealand, and Australia.
Hairyflower spiderwort

Hairyflower spiderwort

Hairyflower spiderwort include perennial wildflowers that are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in North America and Europe. Some species are used as houseplants while other, more temperate species are used as ground covers in gardens. Because of their easy propagation, some species have become invasive in the Southern U.S., New Zealand, and Australia.
Stemless spiderwort

Stemless spiderwort

Stemless spiderwort include perennial wildflowers that are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in North America and Europe. Some species are used as houseplants while other, more temperate species are used as ground covers in gardens. Because of their easy propagation, some species have become invasive in the Southern U.S., New Zealand, and Australia.
Texas spiderwort

Texas spiderwort

Texas spiderwort include perennial wildflowers that are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in North America and Europe. Some species are used as houseplants while other, more temperate species are used as ground covers in gardens. Because of their easy propagation, some species have become invasive in the Southern U.S., New Zealand, and Australia.
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