Tradescantia ohioensis #1
Tradescantia ohioensis #1
Ohio Spiderwort
Ohio spiderwort, lavender-blue dayflowers, tough native for sun or part shade
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A robust clump-forming native spiderwort with bright blue flowers. Cut back to 6 - 12"after flowering to encourage new growth and possible fall rebloom. Tolerant of partial shade, but blooms will be less profuse. May self-seed. A great plant for the naturalized garden. Attracts bees and butterflies. 2 - 3'
Botanical Name- Tradescantia ohioensis
Pronunciation- trad-eh-SKAN-shuh oh-hy-oh-EN-sis
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Average, well drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Blue
Bloom Time- June - September
Companion Plants- Monarda bradburiana (native meadow, pollinator-friendly)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, bumblebees, pollinating flies
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP2
Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead spent blooms; water moderately and cut back in fall if needed.
Trimming Instructions- Trim back in early spring to rejuvenate growth. Deadhead to prolong blooming.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Ensure clay is moderately moist and well-aerated.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Rust, aphids
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