Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Concord Grape'

Spiderwort

This spiderwort hybrid is a compact, clump-forming perennial which produces clusters of purple-blue, three-petaled flowers accented by contrasting yellow stamens atop stiff stems. Numerous flower buds form in each cluster, but individual flowers open up only a few at a time, each for only one day, blooming in succession from May into August. Tradescantia 'Concord Grape' is excellent for providing some color in difficult locations, or in naturalized plantings. Also attractive to butterflies!

Spiderwort Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, acidic, humusy soils. Tolerant of wet, boggy soils. Deadhead each flower cluster after all buds in the cluster have opened to extend the bloom period. Foliage usually declines after flowering and should be cut back almost to the ground to encourage new growth and additional late summer to fall bloom. Divide clumps when they become overcrowded.

Height:

12-18 Inches

Spread:

18-24 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

Characteristics & Attributes for Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Concord Grape'

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Average
•	Moist

Attracts Wildlife

•	Butterflies

Critter Resistance

•	Rabbit Resistant

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Height

•	16-24 Inches
•	12-16 Inches

Attributes

•	Naturalizing
•	Border or Bed
•	Container
•	Edging
•	Mass Planting

Great Companion Plants for Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Concord Grape'

Iris, Siberian (Iris sibirica 'Snow Queen')

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Moonshine')

Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline')

Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Black-eyed Stella')

Iris, Siberian (Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother')

Bell Flower (Campanula poscharskyana 'Blue Waterfall')