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Tradescantia pallida var. purpurea is a tender perennial known for its striking purple foliage and its drought tolerance.
The flowers are small and light purple, appearing all throughout the summer and then sporadically throughout the rest of the year.
The leaves are a spectacular dark purple, long and lance-shaped leaves on fleshy stems. They are covered with fine pale hairs and form a sort of sheath around the stem.
Note bene: The stems are quite fragile, and break off easily if brushed or kicked too hard. Plant in a pot or in a zone of the garden that is out of heavy traffic and this Tradescantia will reward you with bushes of purple leaves.
TIPS: Bright sun will bring out the vibrant purple hues of this plant.
Indoors – the foliage will remain the same throughout the winter season – and you may even get some winter blooming!
Outdoors – the foliage will fall off during the winter months and return in full force in the spring
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Originally named Setcreasea pallida by Joseph Nelson Rose in 1911, it was reclassified in the genus Tradescantia by D.R. Hunt of the Royal Botanic Garden Kew in 1975.
The former name S. pallida or S. purpurea is still often used.
Other Names:
Purple Heart
Purple Heart Wandering Dude
Origin:
Mexico (from Tamaulipas to Yucatan)
| Weight | 0,2 kg |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May, June, July, December |
| Foliage | Persistent |
| Frost Tolerance | -10°C to -15°C |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Size | 0.2m H x 0.5m W |
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