Ohio Spiderwort - Tradescantia ohiensis

Phonetic: trad-es-KAN-tee-uh oh-high-EN-sis

The bright blue flowers of Ohio Spiderwort bloom for an extended period from late spring into midsummer. The blue-green grass-like foliage and upright form are attractive in any garden or meadow. The lovely blooms are ephemeral – opening for only a day and only in the morning. The florets close during bright sunny afternoons and a new crop appears the next day.

• Hardiness Zone:  4-9
• Native Northeast Region: BONAP Map
• BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
• Sun Exposure:  Full to Partial Sun
• Flower Color:  Blue
• Bloom Time:  June, July
• Soil Type:  Medium - Dry
• Mature Plant Size:  3'H, 1-2'W
• Plant Spacing:  1-1.5'
• Host Plant:  Golden Looper, and Soybean Looper Moth 
• Attracts:  Bees, Butterflies
• Advantages:  Deer resistant, drought tolerant
• Landscape Uses:  Cottage gardens, meadows, perennial borders, rock gardens
• Companion Plants:  Black Eyed Susan, Common Boneset, Foxglove Beardtongue, Little Blue Stem, Rose Milkweed
• Deer Resistant