Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Blue and Gold'
Spiderwort
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Spiderwort (Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Blue and Gold') - Description
Good plants for novice gardeners due to their ease of growing and attractive flowers and foliage. Versatile, they grow in many soil types, even wet, boggy sites. Commonly known as spiderwort due to their long sprawling stems. Cut back after primary bloom and plants will rebloom come fall.
Spiderwort (Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Blue and Gold') - Blooming
Although most members of this genus are grown for their colorful foliage, some do have blue or pink flowers. The flowers are short-lived. Lengthen flowering by cutting back flowered stems.
Spiderwort (Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Blue and Gold') - Growth
Evergreen perennials. Known for being nearly indestructible plants. They grow with trailing stems and do well as potted plants but suffices as a ground cover in climates that permit it. Some species can be invasive. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Works well in a mixed or herbaceous border or in hanging baskets. Less hardy plants should be grown in a temperate or cool greenhouse, or as houseplants.
Spiderwort (Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Blue and Gold') - Planting
Propagate tender species from stem-rip cuttings at any time. Insert first in soil mix or water before potting up. Hardy species can be propagated by division in fall or spring.
Spiderwort (Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Blue and Gold') - Pest
Aphids and spider mites. Viruses also occur.
Spiderwort (Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Blue and Gold') - Interesting facts
Tradescantia is often spotted growing on disturbed sites in North, Central, and South America. It's also found in woodlands and scrubs. The foliage can irritate the skin upon contact.
Spiderwort (Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Blue and Gold') - Soil and irrigation
Water a moderate amount during the growing season, less in winter. Does best in rich, moist soil.
