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Virginia spiderwort

Tradescantia virginiana

Virginia spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 3a–11a. Mature size 17"–2'.

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Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 30 U.S. states, including AL, CA, CT, DC, DE, GA…
USDA hardiness
Zones 3a–11a
Mature size
17"–2'
Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
—
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Virginia spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana)
Tradescantia virginiana — Virginia spiderwort. Photo by Daniel J. Layton via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Virginia spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 3a–11a. Mature size 17"–2'. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, virginia spiderwort pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Common Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis).

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