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Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'

Purple Heart, Purple Queen

Plant photo of: Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'
Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Herbaceous. Rapid grower in warmer areas. Succulent leaves are rich purple on fleshy stems. Small flowers are pink, lavender or purple. Mexican native. It will grow in the low desert in sun or shade. Frost can take it to the ground.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Purple

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Tropical, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.