Tradescantia occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort) tolerates poor drainage It is heat tolerant and

It is heat tolerant and can handle alkaline soil as long as provided good drainage

The acorns are the largest of all native oaks

thriving in full sun with well-drained soils

and Virginia Creeper is five-leaved

Tradescantia occidentalis (Prairie Spiderwort) tolerates poor drainage It is heat tolerant andAlso known as Western Spiderwort. Prairie Spiderwort is a perennial with narrow and blue violet to rose blooms close that close by mid day and only last one day. It grows in well draining soils in sun or light shade. It is heat and drought tolerant. Tradescantia species will hybridize easily. Young growth should be protected from slugs. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Sun to part shade Bloom color Pink, blue, purple Bloom time