Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) Concord Grape (Spider Lily)
Award-winning Tradescantia ‘Concord Grape’ (Spider Lily) is an excellent clump-forming perennial with narrowly lance-shaped blue-green leaves which remain attractive during most of the growing season. From early to midsummer, the foliage is topped by small clusters of three-petaled, bright purple flowers, up to 1.5 in. across (4 cm), adorned with showy yellow stamens. Blooming in succession for about 8 weeks, each flower lasts only a day, but there is such an abundance of flower buds that this plant is rarely out of bloom.
Award-winning Tradescantia 'Concord Grape' (Spider Lily) is an excellent clump-forming perennial with narrowly lance-shaped blue-green leaves which remain attractive during most of the growing season. From early to midsummer, the foliage is topped by small clusters of three-petaled, bright purple flowers, up to 1.5 in. across (4 cm), adorned with showy yellow stamens. Blooming in succession for about 8 weeks, each flower lasts only a day, but there is such an abundance of flower buds that this plant is rarely out of bloom. The flowers are self-cleaning, so deadheading is not necessary.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 15-18 in. tall (37-45 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm).
- Easily grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soils in sun or shade.
- Great for beds and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, or coastal gardens.
- Virtually pest and disease free.
- After flowering, cut back flowered stems to prevent seeding and encourage further flowers.
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Tradescantia – Spiderworts |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid) |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18″ – 24″ (45cm – 60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |