Purple Wandering Jew
Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Heart'
Purple Wandering Jew
Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Heart'
Purple Wandering Jew is a dense and somewhat aggressive ground cover that can cover quickly and efficiently. It's fairly drought tolerant and ahs an attractive deep purple foliage. Small light pink/ purplish flowers appear in Summer. Folks up near foothills should use this on slopes as it's pretty deer resistant. Plant in full sun for the best foliage color. Tradescantia can be used in many types of design settings but looks most at home in a tropical themed landscape. Use as an understory to palms and cycads. Also can be used in hanging baskets and will spill over creating a whimsical look. Will potentially die back to the ground in a frost so make sure to protect it with weed fabric on cold nights. Hardy to 25 deg. F. Native to Mexico.
Foliage: Evergreen
Sun Exposure: Sun Or Part Shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Bloom Season: Summer
Mature Height: 1-2'
Mature Width: 3-4'
Attributes: Drought Tolerant, Xeriscape, Deer Resistant, Southwestern Garden, Mediterranean & Tuscan Garden, Seacoast Tolerant, Tropical Garden, Shade Plants, Cacti & Succulents
Proper planting technique will help your plants thrive! Follow these simple steps to help your plants establish quickly, develop a strong root system, and live longer:
- Properly dig the hole
- Amend the soil to suit each particular plant
- Place the plant and backfill the soil
- Provide ample water for each particular plant
- Review our how to plant guide!
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