| Common Name | Tradescantia |
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| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Genus | Tradescantia |
| species | -- |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | May, June, July, August, September |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Dormancy | -- |
| Exposure | Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | It has gold leaves and blue flowers. |
| Landscape Value | Accent, edging, mass, mixed beds or containers. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 20" / 15" / 21" |
| Soil (Garden) | Fertile and moist. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Deep South |
| Comments | This plant needs some sun or it will rot out. |
Tradescantia ‘Blue and Gold’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
With brilliant glowing gold foliage and gentian-blue flowers, this vigorous grower is very long blooming and has virtually no seeding problems. Place in areas of morning sun and it will absolutely glow in the garden.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 20″ / 15″ / 21″
Exposure: Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): May, June, July, August, September
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
| EC | 0.06 – 1.0 |
| pH | 5.8 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 8 – 10 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | — |
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