Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate'
Spiderwort-Golden
Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate'
Spiderwort-GoldenThis popular selection is prized for its strappy, glowing chartreuse foliage which contrasts superbly with the deep violet blue flowers. It makes an eye-catching accent in flower borders, even when viewed from quite a distance. Color is best in light shade. Cut back in midsummer to stimulate fresh foliage and flowers.
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 9-12"
- Spread: 9-12"
- Exposure: Full Shade, Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Chartreuse Shades, Gold Shades
- Flower Color: Blue Shades, Violet Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Nativar
- Deer resistant: No
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 9-12"
- Spread: 9-12"
- Exposure: Full Shade, Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Chartreuse Shades, Gold Shades
- Flower Color: Blue Shades, Violet Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Nativar
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: No
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Spring, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: Yes
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes