$11.99
Edible Native Plants, Focal point, Pollinator Plants
2 to 3'
Quart
March, April, May, June, July, August, September
Blue
Moist
Acidic, well-drained, sandy or gritty soil.
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Part shade, Part Sun, Full sun
AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV
Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis) is a clump forming perennial that grows naturally in meadows, along roads, and along woodland margins. It has long grass-like leaves, and the stems have a purple tinge. The purple to rose-blue 3-petaled flowers have bright yellow stamens and bloom most profusely when planted in full sun. Each flower blooms for a single day and shrivels when touched. Cutting flowers back in the summer may result in more fall blooms. Ohio Spiderwort attracts bees, butterflies, and other native pollinators, and it is a larval host for the Golden Looper Moth (shown above). The flowers and stems can be eaten raw, while leaves can be eaten when cooked.
Direct Native Plants ships from our nurseries in Middle River, Maryland, and Woodstock, Illinois. Orders are shipped via FedEx Ground from these locations and typically arrive at most destinations within two (2) business days from the day they ship.
To get your plants to you as quickly and efficiently as possible, we ship orders based on current inventory availability and your proximity to our nurseries. This helps ensure faster delivery and the best experience for your order. In some cases, items in the same order may ship from different locations.
