Tradescantia ohiensis

Common Name
Ohio spiderwort
Smooth spiderwort
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Width (ft)
1.5 - 2.5
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Commercially available
Yes

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Additional Info

Habitat: Floodplain forests, flood-scoured river shores, dry rocky woodlands, and outcrops of at least somewhat basic or calcareous rock; also in ruderal habitats such as alluvial fields, ditches, damp roadsides, and disturbed tidal shores. Infrequent and scattered throughout Virginia; most frequent in parts of southwest Virginia.

Wildlife Value: Attractive to native bees and butterflies.

Edibility: The leaves and stems are edible, fresh or cooked.

Notes: Can be weedy

Flower Color
Blue
Red/burgandy
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
May
June
July
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
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