Tradescantia occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort) tolerates poor drainage summer Mature height 6-12 ft

summer Mature height 6-12 ft Mature width 1-3 ft Attracts Butterflies

sweetly fragrant white flowers open in midsummer

Rattlesnake Master will grow from 2-5 ft tall on a stiff erect stem that is unbranched except at the top giving it a striking vertical look

thriving in full sun with well-drained soils

warm-season grasses

Tradescantia occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort) tolerates poor drainage summer Mature height 6-12 ftAlso known as Western Spiderwort. Prairie Spiderwort is a perennial with narrow and blue violet to rose blooms close that close by mid day and only last one day. It grows in well draining soils in sun or light shade. It is heat and drought tolerant. Tradescantia species will hybridize easily. Young growth should be protected from slugs. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Sun to part shade Bloom color Pink, blue, purple Bloom time