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Sweet Kate Spiderwort

Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate'

Category: Perennial • Spiderwort

Sweet Kate Spiderwort features vibrant yellow leaves and is perfect for shady borders and mass plantings.

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Mature Height: 12-18 inches

Mature Width: 12-24 inches

Bloom Color: Blue

Bloom Time: Spring to Summer

Light: Part Sun/Part Shade

Zone: Zones 4-9

Maintenance: Moderate

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Deciduous

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Sweet Kate Spiderwort features vibrant golden-yellow foliage and produces charming blue flowers. It's a striking perennial that adds color to gardens and is easy to grow.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in partial to full shade with consistent moisture. Prefers well-drained, rich soil.

Soil Preferences

Requires good drainage and moderate moisture. Tolerates a range of pH levels and soil types.

Sun Needs

Part Sun/Part Shade

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

bordermass plantingaccent

Special Features

Vibrant yellow foliageattractive flowers

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat for birds.

Resistance / Tolerance

Tolerates humidity and some drought.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for brightening shady areas. Can spread quickly, so consider spacing.

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