Tradescantia subaspera explained

Tradescantia subaspera, the zigzag spiderwort, is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae, native to the eastern United States.[1] [2] Its zigzagging stems and wider leaves distinguish it from Tradescantia virginiana. It is recommended for shady naturalistic garden settings.[1] It has three petals which are violet-blue to purple in color.[1] Flowers bloom May to September.[3]

Subtaxa

The following varieties are accepted:[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tradescantia subaspera . . Plant Finder . Missouri Botanical Garden . 4 October 2021 .
  2. Web site: Tradescantia subaspera Ker Gawl. . . Plants of the World Online . Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 4 October 2021 .
  3. Web site: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin . 2022-05-07 . www.wildflower.org.

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