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Tradescantia ohiensis

Ohio spiderwort

Ohio spiderwort is a southern native that forms attractive perennial clumps with three-petaled flowers that bloom in late spring, and if cut back, again in the fall. Tolerant of drought once established, this species makes an interesting, long-blooming addition to borders, meadows, and open woodlands.



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Height: 18-36 in
Spread: 18-30 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
• Urban Environment
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Massing
• Rain Garden
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


Ohio spiderwort - Tradescantia ohiensis from Native Plant Trust
Ohio spiderwort - Tradescantia ohiensis from Native Plant Trust
Ohio spiderwort - Tradescantia ohiensis from Native Plant Trust