Tradescantia gigantea (Giant Spiderwort) Fall flowering Texas native Yes Water use

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Bloom color White Bloom time Spring through fall Mature height 4-12 ft Attracts Bees

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It is drought tolerant and deer resistant

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Tradescantia gigantea (Giant Spiderwort) Fall flowering Texas native Yes Water useEndemic to Central Texas. Prefers woodland edges. Low maintenance. Spreads easily so give it some room. Stems can be trimmed when they flop over after flowering. Grows in a wide variety of soils. Is usually thought to be a shade plant, but will also tolerate full sun. The flower color can be an indicator of the PH of the soil. Acidic soils produce bluer flowers, while more alkaline soils create varying shades of pink and purple. Tradescantia species