Tradescantia ohiensis, commonly referred to as spiderwort, is a native of the United States. The plant grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 5 through 10. Ranging from 2 to 3 feet high and 1 1/2 feet to 2 1/2 feet wide, the plant is a clumping variety that produces clusters of violet tripetalled flowers in the summer. Occasionally a white bloom is produced on the plant. The plant was named after the master gardener to King Charles I, John Tradescant. Spiderwort has been used medicinally to treat spider bites and other ailments. The most interesting fact about spiderwort is the plant's natural ability to detect radiation, which makes the stamens on the flowers turn pink
Ohio Spiderwor Care
Tradescantia Ohiensis



What is the plant
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Plants These plants like to be kept fairly moist, so water regularly, especially if you’re growing them in containers.
Pruning
Cutting the plants back once flowering has ceased can often promote a second bloom and will help prevent re-seeding. Cut the stems back about 8 to 12 inches (20-30.5 cm.) from the ground.
Sunlight
in full sun to part shade. Very tolerant of part shade, but bloom may be less profuse.
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Soil
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil
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