spider wort plant Tradescantia ohiensis

spider wort plant Tradescantia ohiensisSpiderwort is one of the first showy prairie flowers to bloom, starting as early as late May. It quickly shoots up above the low prairie grass leaves, gaining full access to the sun. But its active life is short, fading quickly with the onset of hot summer temperatures. By August, the plant can be very difficult to discover, as its above ground vegetation has dried and faded. If soils are not too wet or heavy, the plant makes a wonderful prairie

Spiderwort is one of the first showy prairie flowers to bloom, starting as early as late May. It quickly shoots up above the low prairie grass leaves, gaining full access to the sun.

But its active life is short, fading quickly with the onset of hot summer temperatures. By August, the plant can be very difficult to discover, as its above-ground vegetation has dried and faded.

If soils are not too wet or heavy, the plant makes a wonderful prairie garden plant. After it matures, it can be easily divided.

How To Plant Ohio Spiderwort Seeds:

Direct sow seeds into prepared soil in late fall once soil temps are below 50 degrees (usually mid to late November). Can also be planted in winter during natural freeze / thaw cycles and early spring. Plant shallow, no deeper than 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep and lightly rake to work seed in. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Can take two to three growing seasons to fully establish. 

What is Stratification?

Seed Info

Seed Envelopes contain approximately 0.02 ounces of seed and cover about 5 to 10 square feet. 

Product Details

Flower Color: Blue

Height: 2 to 4 Feet

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil Hydrology: Dry to Mesic Soils

Bloom Time: May to July

Plant Type: Perennial

Stratification: Cold Moist (CM) 90 Days

Attracts: Bees, Pollinators

Product Code: TRA01F