Tradescantia gigantea (Giant Spiderwort) Fall flowering early-flowering nativar that features showy

early-flowering nativar that features showy blooms and fragrant foliage

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It is drought tolerant and deer resistant

It needs full sun but will tolerate partial shade

Tradescantia gigantea (Giant Spiderwort) Fall flowering early-flowering nativar that features showyEndemic to Central Texas. Prefers woodland edges. Low maintenance. Spreads easily so give it some room. Stems can be trimmed when they flop over after flowering. Grows in a wide variety of soils. Is usually thought to be a shade plant, but will also tolerate full sun. The flower color can be an indicator of the PH of the soil. Acidic soils produce bluer flowers, while more alkaline soils create varying shades of pink and purple. Tradescantia species