Common Name
Virginia spiderwort
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
1.5
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially Available
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Habitat
Well-drained floodplain forests, mesic to dry upland forests, and rocky woodlands around outcrops; usually in moderately to strongly base-rich soils. Frequent in the Virginia mountains (except far southwestern Virginia); infrequent in the Piedmont and inner Coastal Plain; rare in the outer Coastal Plain
Wildlife value
Flowers attract bees, bumble bees, and butterflies
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity:
Low
Poison Symptoms:
Most species of Tradescantia tend to be mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested. They may cause mouth and stomach irritation. Handling the leaves or sap of this plant can cause skin irritation, redness, and itching in both humans and pets
Causes Contact Dermatitis:
Yes
Poison Part:
Leaves, Sap Juice
Also a Problem For:
Dogs
Flower Color
Blue
Cream/White
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
March
April
May
June
July
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles