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Hairystem Spiderwort

Tradescantia hirsuticaulis

Hairystem spiderwort is a compact Southeastern spiderwort of rocky woods and glades, with violet-blue flowers on fuzzy stems, well suited to dry, sunny banks.

Family
Commelinaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
0.5–1.5 ft
Spacing
1–1.5 ft apart
Light
sun, part shade
Soil moisture
dry, moist
Soil pH
acidic, neutral
Bloom
April, May, June
Bloom colors
purple, blue
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses
border, container
Native states
AL, AR, GA, SC