Tradescantia gigantea (Giant Spiderwort) Fall flowering Synchlora aerata and Schinia sanguinea

Synchlora aerata and Schinia sanguinea

It needs full sun but will tolerate partial shade

fall Mature height 2-3 ft Mature spread 2-3 ft Deer resistant Yes Notes Need good drainage if under irrigation

part shade Bloom color Pink Bloom time Spring

Notes Native bee and bumble bee friendly

Tradescantia gigantea (Giant Spiderwort) Fall flowering Synchlora aerata and Schinia sanguineaEndemic to Central Texas. Prefers woodland edges. Low maintenance. Spreads easily so give it some room. Stems can be trimmed when they flop over after flowering. Grows in a wide variety of soils. Is usually thought to be a shade plant, but will also tolerate full sun. The flower color can be an indicator of the PH of the soil. Acidic soils produce bluer flowers, while more alkaline soils create varying shades of pink and purple. Tradescantia species