Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Blue'

We have mixed feelings about these plants. The grass-like foliage is sloppy, but the small, blue blooms are outstanding and continue for an exceptionally long time. Incredibly easy to grow in nearly any condition.

Zones: 4 to 9

Family: Commelinaceae

Type: perennial

Height: 18 to 24 in.

Spread: 18 to 24 in.

Exposure: full sun to part shade

Soil Conditions: moist, average

Bloom Time: May to October

Bloom Color: blue

Native Range: Massachusetts

Image Credits:

• Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons