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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Commelinaceae (Spiderworts) |
| Origin: South America |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Year-round |
| Synonyms: [Rhoeo spathacea, R. discolor 'Variegata'] |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: <1 foot |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F |
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Tradescantia spathacea 'Tricolor' (Variegated Moses-in-the-cradle) - This selection of Tradescantia spathacea came onto the market in the US around 2005. It forms a rosette of white, pale pink and green leaves with purple undersides up to 1 ft long. Grow in light shade in a moist to fairly dry soil. This plant is frost tender but can resprout from underground. We grew started growing this plant in 2006 and discountinued production of it in 2013.
The information about Tradescantia spathacea 'Tricolor' displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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