Many tradescantia varieties in nurseries are hybrids developed by breeders and focus on leaf and flower color. They include: 1. Tradescantia 'Amethyst Kiss': This trademarke… See more

Spiderwort can look ragged after its bloom period is over. Shearing the plant back by one-third (leaving around 8- to 12-inch stems) or de-leafing to new growth will reinvigorat… See more

Spiderwort will readily self-seed but starting plants from seeds is tricky and yields unpredictable and disappointing results. The easiest and most recommended way to propagate … See more

There are about 75 species in the Tradescantia genus, including houseplants and perennial wildflowers. Certain spiderwort plants, such as Tradescantia zebrina, ar… See more