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Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Heart' or Purple Heart |
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Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Heart'
(Purple Heart, Purple Queen, Wandering Jew) |
Synonyms: Setcreasea purpurea, Setcreasea pallida
Family: Commelinaceae
Origin: Eastern Mexico
Light: Sun-light shade
Height: 1-1.5'
Spacing: 1'
Blooms: Small, starry, mauve, year round
Foliage: Purple, succulent, smooth
Soil: Well-drained, acidic, neutral, midly alkaline, drought tolerant
Water: Regular
Propagation: Divisions, leaf cuttings, layering
Uses: Hanging baskets, mass planting, borders, edging for dry areas, bedding,
groundcover, rock garden, xeriscaping, houseplant
Caution: Plant may cause skin allergy - wear gloves
Comments: Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Heart' or Purple Heart or
Purple Queen or Wandering Jew or Setcreasea purpurea or Setcreasea pallida is a
attractive hardy perennial plant. It bears small pink blossoms all
year round. Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Heart' is easily
propagated from leaf cuttings or layering. It thrives well in
well-drained acidic soil in a sunny to part shade location. Purple
Queen is carefree and does not demand attention. The stems are
succulent-like and break easily; pinch them back to
maintain shape. Mass plant for an attractive groundcover.
Setcreasea purpurea is fast growing; it brings
color to an arid area of the landscape. It looks lovely when grown
in a hanging basket. It can also be container cultivated for the
patio or deck. Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Heart' makes a
colorful houseplant. Mulch well to protect from frost.
Purple Queen is the ideal xeriscaping plant.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 7-10 |
