Tradescantia virginiana

Virginia spiderwort

Spiderwort is a native, perennial ford typically found growing as a weed in moist, partial shade. As a garden plant, it naturalizes readily in appropriate soils, putting out stolons and forming broad, bushy colonies. Caveat emptor: though this plant serves as a great nectar source for bees and butterflies, its leaves can cause skin irritation!

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Height: 12-30 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

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


North American Distribution


Virginia spiderwort - Tradescantia virginiana from Native Plant Trust