Ernest's Spiderwort

Tradescantia ernestiana Commelinaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived perennial

Native distribution

AL, AR, MO, MS, OK, TX

Source of plant

Seneca Hill Perennials

Description

Native to moist rocky wooded slopes and along streams in the Ozarks, it has relatively short, broad leaves and flowers that range from blue-purple through rosy-pink. A patch will get congested, and should be divided every few years to maintain vigor.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4