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Spiderwort Long Bracted

Common Name: Spiderwort

Botanical Name: Tradescantia

Variety: Long-Bracted

Blossom Color: Purple

Bloom Time: May-Jul

Zone: 3 to 8

Exposure: Full Sun

Mature Height: 12"

Mature Width: 6-10"

Notes: Thrives best in sandy soil in a sunny area. Will spread by rhizome and seed so give room to roam. Attractive to pollinators and deer resistant.