Spiderwort, Prairie (tradescantia occidentalis)

Spiderwort, Prairie (Tradescantia occidentalis) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot 🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to Central U.S. • USDA Growing Zones: 4-9 • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 18-24 inches 🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late spring through summer • Colors: Blue-purple • Flower Type: Three-petaled blooms • Bloom Period: May-August ☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to part shade • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining, adaptable • Spacing: 18 inches apart 🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Early morning nectar • Butterflies: Nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Morning activity • Native Pollinators: Specialist species 🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Cut back after blooming • Fall: Clean up yellowing foliage • Winter: Mulch crown 🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Black-Eyed Susan Prairie Dropseed Butterfly Milkweed Little Bluestem ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Morning blooming • Native prairie plant • Drought tolerant • Long blooming season • Blue-green foliage