Tradescantia andersoniana 'Blushing Bride'
Spiderwort
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
Unusual variety grown for its striking, variegated, strap-like foliage. In cool weather, the tips are creamy-white infused with pink and purple. Foliage darkens to green with age. Triangle-shaped, light pink blooms attract the butterflies. Foliage peaks in spring and fall. Trailing habit, which makes this an excellent choice for containers or a groundcover.
Height
12-18 Inches
Spread
24-30 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Bloom Time
June-July
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Cut back often when foliage greens to encourage more diverse variegation.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Japanese Windflower Anemone (Anemone ), Variegated Japanese Sedge (Carex morrowii), Masterwort (Astrantia major), Cranesbill (Geranium cantabrigiense), Spotted Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Containers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Variegated |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist |
