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Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate'

Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate'

Variety: 'Sweet Kate'
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    Zone

    4 - 9

  • Icon of a horizontal ruler in a grey circle

    Mature Height

    12 in

  • Icon of a vertical ruler in a grey circle

    Mature Width

    12 in

  • Icon of a sun in a grey circle

    Light

    Full Sun
  • Icon of a water drop in a grey circle

    Water

    Wet, Moist, well-drained
  • Icon of a seedling in dirt in a grey circle

    Soil

  • Description / Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate'

    More compact and longer blooming than most tradescantia, 'Sweet Kate' creates a high contrast, high impact color combination with clusters of 3-petaled, yellow-stamened, violet-blue flowers appearing even more vibrant set against a complementary background of bright chartreuse foliage. The arching, iris-like leaves will have the best color when planted in full sun.

    A hardy, clump-forming mound, virtually pest and disease free, spiderwort will grow just about anywhere that has fertile, well-drained soil, including woodland gardens, wild gardens, naturalized areas, water edges, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. It makes a great border. After the bloom cycle, cut back hard to promote regrowth and another bloom cycle in fall.

  • Product Details

    SKU: 27917
    Genus: Tradescantia
    Species: hybrid
    Variety: 'Sweet Kate'
    Item Form: 1-Quart
    Bloom Color: Dark Red, Purple
    Foliage Color: ChartreuseLight Green
    Habit: Mound-shaped
    Light Requirements: Full Sun
    Moisture Requirements:
    • Wet
    • Moist, well-drained
    Bloom Start: Late Spring
    Bloom End: Mid Summer
    Uses:
    • Beds
    • Border
    • Ground Cover
    • Cut Flowers
    • Winter Interest
    Special Features:
    • Native
    Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
    State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, ID, PR, VI

    *Does Not Qualify for Additional Discounts