Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'
Purple Heart, Purple Queen
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:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.