Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis)
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Ohio Spiderwort is a 2' to 3' tall native perennial with arching grass-like leaves. The plant features clusters of showy three-petaled 1" wide blue to lavender flowers. Ohio Spiderwort is a spring and early summer flowering plant that grows well in dry or moist soils and prefers partial shade, but will grow well in full sun. It is commonly found in wet woods, woodland edges, prairies, and along roadsides. It is a long blooming plant and is excellent for borders, native plant gardens, moist woodland gardens, and in wildflower meadows. Ohio Spiderwort is often included in conservation mixes due to its wildlife food and habitat value. Prices listed are based on pure live seed weight, not bulk weight. You are only paying for viable seed.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis) |
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Bloom Season | Spring-Summer |
Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
Bloom Color | Blue |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
Soil texture | Coarse (Sand);Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | FAC;FACU;FACW |
pH | Acidic;Neutral |
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Average height | 2-3ft |
USDA Zones | 4a;4b;5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b;9a;9b; |
RNS Region | 1;2;3;5; |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 128000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 8000 |
Seeds Per Packet | 300 |
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