Concord Grape Spiderwort
Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Concord Grape'
Concord Grape Spiderwort has masses of beautiful clusters of purple flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its attractive grassy leaves remain bluish-green in color throughout the season.
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
Concord Grape Spiderwort is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
Ornamental Qualities
Concord Grape Spiderwort has masses of beautiful clusters of purple flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its attractive grassy leaves remain bluish-green in color throughout the season.
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen! As this plant tends to go dormant in summer, Concord Grape Spiderwort will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. It grows at a fast rate, it is best interplanted with late-season bloomers to hide the dying foliage., this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant
as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level moist
Mature Size 18"Hx24"W
Flowers are purple
Flowers from early to late summer
Attracts butterflies
Zone 2b
Likes average to moist soil