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The delightful blue
flowers of Spiderwort are produced over a long period of time during late
spring and early summer. Opening first thing in the morning, the blooms are
closed tight by early afternoon. Tradescantia ohiensis grows easily from seed
and thrives in a wide variety of moisture conditions
Tradescantia ohiensis is a
clump-forming herbaceous perennial which grows up to 3′ tall with dark
bluish-green, arching, grass-like leaves up to 1.5′ long and 1.75″ wide
which are folded lengthwise forming a channel or groove. Clusters of blue (less
frequently rose), three-petaled flowers (0.75-1.5″ diameter) bloom from
late May into early July. Each flower opens up for only one day.
Easily grown in average, dry to medium,
well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Very tolerant of part shade, but
bloom may be less profuse. Prefers moist, acidic, sandy soil. Divide clumps
when they become overcrowded. Cut back to 6-12″ in mid-summer to encourage
new growth and a possible fall bloom. An interesting and long-blooming
perennial for the border, naturalized area, meadow or open spaces of the
woodland garden.
Growing Instructions
The seeds have a
dormancy period. They need a period of chilling which simulates winter
conditions to break their dormancy. Seeds germinate with a fall planting, or
following a period of moist-cold stratification.
1. Place the seeds
in a plastic bag and seal it. Store the bag in a refrigerator for 4 months.
2. Fill a pot with
potting soil.
3. Sow the seeds on
the soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil.
4. Water the container and leave it to drain.
5. Put the pot in a
warm, sunny area.
6. Water the pot
regularly so that the soil is moist but not wet.
7. The seedlings can
be transplanted when they are a few inches tall.
Edward (verified owner) –
The seeds had a great germination rate
Liam (verified owner) –
They arrived very fresh and not bruised. They were delicious.
Michael (verified owner) –
Very fast delivery.
Phoenix (verified owner) –
Awesome product and company
William (verified owner) –
They arrived very fresh and not bruised. They were delicious.