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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Commelinaceae (Spiderworts) |
| Origin: South America |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Yellow/Chartreuse Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Year-round |
| Synonyms: [Rhoeo spathacea, R. discolor] |
| 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 (Boat lily, Moses-in-the-cradle) - This clump-forming species bears a rosette of glossy green leaves with purple undersides up to 1 ft long. The common name 'Moses in the Cradle' refers to the tiny white flowers enveloped by flat purple bracts which bloom through the year. Grow in full sun or part shade. It tolerates moist to fairly dry soil. This plant is frost tender but can resprout from underground.
This information about Tradescantia spathacea displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate 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 that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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