Tradescantia gigantea (Giant Spiderwort)

Endemic 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 will hybridize in just about any combination. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Medium Sun exposure Sun to part shade Bloom color Pink, blue, purple Bloom time Spring Mature height 2-3 feet Mature spread 1.5- 2.5 feet Attracts Bees, butterflies Notes Native bee friendly. DISTRIBUTION MAPS USDA MAP BONAP MAP Present in state Present in county and native Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state Not present in state Present and rare, native in county Previously present, now extinct Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)