Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Commelinaceae

Genus:

Tradescantia

Species:

Tradescantia longipes

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may

Bloom Colors:

Pink, Blue, Purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Missouri

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to rocky, wooded slopes