- Full Shade to Full Sun (Can Grow In Most Sunlight Conditions)
- Mature Height 12 - 18 Inches
- Mature Spread 12 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 8 - 11
- Use As A Spiller In Containers
The Proven Accents® Purple Queen Spiderwort can flower for weeks on end, but it’s the outstanding purple foliage that really steals the show. With a trailing habit, this Tradescantia pallida’s stems can grow up to 24 inches in length and is often used as an attractive ground cover. In the warmer months of summer, it also produces an array of tiny pink blooms that contrast beautifully against its dark slender leaves.
With an ability to cope with dry conditions, the Proven Accents® Purple Queen Spiderwort is considered drought tolerant once established. If that wasn’t enough, this spiderwort is also resistant to deer and requires little ongoing care. It is ideal for either using as ground cover or as a spiller in containers or over low walls. When planted among pale green foliage plants, its purple leaves really stand out.
Proven Accents® Purple Queen Spiderwort Care
This spiderwort grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, but well-drained soil. Strangely enough, it can tolerate both irregular and regular watering, so it won’t give up while you take a trip away. If the stems become leggy and thin, pinching the tips may help promote a bushier appearance. When actively growing during the warmer months, this plant appreciates light feeding with a liquid balanced fertilizer.
Even though it is commonly grown as an annual or houseplant, the Proven Accents® Purple Queen Spiderwort can also be grown as a perennial in zones 8 and above. However, any freezing temperatures will kill the foliage and cause the plant to go dormant. In zones below 8, you can lift the plant before winter frosts begin.
Proven Accents® Purple Queen Spiderwort Spacing
When given the right conditions, the Proven Accents® Purple Queen Spiderwort can grow to 12-18 inches tall and 12-24 inches wide. If you decide to grow this spiderwort in a group for a mass of color, a spacing of 10 to 14 inches between plants is recommended.
Proven Accents® Purple Queen Spiderwort Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 - 11 |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Full Sun (Can Grow In Most Sunlight Conditions) |
| Mature Height: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 10 - 14 Inches |
| Habit: Trailing |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Purple |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees |
| Container Role: Spiller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Proven Accents® Purple Queen Spiderwort |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Tradescantia pallida |
- SKU:
- TRAPQP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
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Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
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Winter
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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