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Spiderwort Zwanenburg Blue

Common Name: Spiderwort

Botanical Name: Tradescantia

Variety: Zwanenburg Blue

Blossom Color: Dark Blue

Bloom Time: Jun-Jul

Zone: 3 to 9

Exposure: Sun or Shade

Mature Height: 18-24"

Mature Width: 24-36"

Notes: (trad-ess-KANT-ee-uh) Purple-veined, grass-like foliage 1-2 feet tall. Dark blue flowers June-July, open in morning and close by afternoon. Border planting or naturalized shade area. Clip after flowering for fall bloom.