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Plugs are small and tender. Pot into 4-inch pots and grow on 3–5 weeks in bright light, or plant out after frost. Keep evenly moist, harden off a week, and set the plug top level with the soil.
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Lavender companion · grow guide
Spiderwort · Tradescantia
Plant spiderwort in sun to part shade in average to moist soil. It blooms for weeks in early summer; cut it back after flowering to keep it tidy and get a second flush.
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Part sunLight
Steady waterMoist drainage
pH 6.0–8.0Soil
Zones 3a–9bHardiness
20″ tall24″ wide
Some resistanceDeer · rabbits some resistance
Mildly toxicPets
Self-seeds and can spread aggressively; cut it back after flowering. Sap can irritate skin.
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Hardy in zones 3a–9b
Spring or early fall.
Your year with Webmaster
When it arrives
Plugs are small and tender. Pot into 4-inch pots and grow on 3–5 weeks in bright light, or plant out after frost. Keep evenly moist, harden off a week, and set the plug top level with the soil.
Spring or early fall.
Set the crown level with the soil surface.
18–24 inches.
Clay, loam or sand · pH 6.0–8.0
Fix-it tip: Adaptable. Add compost to sandy soil to hold moisture.
Part sun (tolerates full sun with moisture; part shade).
Golden-leaved types scorch in hot afternoon sun.
Don’t give up on it
Grassy shoots come up in early to mid spring. Flowers open each morning from late spring into midsummer. Foliage often gets ragged in summer heat; cut it back and it regrows.
Compost; watch for snails.
Cut back after first bloom.
Divide if needed.
No care needed.
First season: Keep evenly moist the first season.
After that: Water in dry spells; it prefers moist soil.
Light compost in spring. Extra fertilizer causes floppiness.
After the first flush of flowers, cut stems back by half to two-thirds for fresh foliage and some rebloom.
Every 3 years; divide in spring or fall.
Hardy to about zone 4. No protection needed.
Foliage declines in heat; cut back and water.
Flopping, messy foliage in JulyLikely cause: Normal post-bloom decline
What to do: Cut stems back hard; new growth follows.
Seedlings everywhereLikely cause: Self-sowing
What to do: Cut back after bloom before seeds ripen.
Leaf scorchLikely cause: Hot sun, dry soil
What to do: Water and give afternoon shade.
Yellow, sprawling foliage in midsummer heat is normal decline, not illness.
NC State: mildly toxic if eaten (mouth and stomach irritation). ASPCA lists a Tradescantia as causing dermatitis in dogs, cats and horses; sap can irritate skin.
Deer: somewhat resistant · Rabbits: somewhat resistant
Finnegan saysStill not sure what’s wrong? Ask Plant Health — describe it or add a photo.
Good in pots · 2 gallon+
Works in pots kept moist.
Outdoor plant
Hardy garden spiderworts need a winter dormancy.
No chill needed
Usually blooms the first summer; no chill needed.
Plugs from the tray
3–4 inch pots for 3–5 weeks, until roots hold the soil
Garden bed or a 2 gallon potTime to move up? Slide the plant out: if white roots wrap the outside of the soil, it’s ready for the next size.
Planting with lavender
Plant it near your lavender
Plant nearby in a moister spot. It likes damper soil than lavender, and its cut-back summer habit fits better in a neighboring bed.
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