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Ohio Spiderwort
Tradescantia ohiensis
Category: PerennialLight: Part Sun/Part Shade
Ohio Spiderwort is a perennial wildflower known for its attractive, grass-like foliage and clusters of three-petaled flowers. It thrives in meadows and open woodlands, adding beauty to natural landscapes.
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Ohio Spiderwort
Tradescantia ohiensis
Category: Perennial • Spiderwort
Ohio Spiderwort is a versatile plant with attractive flowers, perfect for borders and pollinator gardens.
Mature Height: 2-3 feet
Mature Width: 1.5-2.5 feet
Bloom Color: Blue, Purple
Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
Light: Part Sun/Part Shade
Zone: Zones 4-9
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Spring
Foliage: Deciduous
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