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Ohio Spiderwort
Tradescantia ohiensis
PerennialOhio Spiderwort
Tradescantia ohiensis
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Light
Full Sun
Water
Mesic – Dry
Soil
Loam, Sandy, Clay
Size
2-3'
Bloom
Blue, May–Jul
Why Grow It
Drought Tolerant
Thrives with little water once established
Easy to Grow
Low maintenance & beginner friendly
Long Blooming
Flowers for many weeks through the season
Did You Know?
Each flower lasts only one morning — opens at dawn, closes by afternoon — but new buds open daily for weeks.
Stamen hairs are a classic biology lab specimen — you can see protoplasm streaming through cells under a microscope.
A favorite of bumble bees — the bright blue color and morning bloom matches their peak foraging time.
Wildlife Value
🐝
Bumble Bee Resource
Bumble bees are the primary pollinator; flowers offer pollen but no nectar
🌿
Foliage Cover
Strap-like leaves provide shelter for ground beetles and other beneficial insects
Good Companions
🌼 Butterfly Weed
🌾 Little Bluestem
💛 Black-eyed Susan
Planting Guide
- Plant in full sun with average to dry, well-drained soil — very adaptable
- Space 18–24″ apart; cut back to 6″ after bloom for fresh fall foliage and possible rebloom
- Allow some self-seeding for naturalized look, or deadhead to keep tidy
Heads Up
Spreads by Seed
Self-seeds freely; manage seedlings
Plant Details
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