Purple Heart Live Plant – Tradescantia pallida | 1 Gallon Size | Ships Bare Root (No Pot) | Purple Ornamental Ground Cover | Easy to Grow

Add vibrant purple foliage to your garden with this live Purple Heart plant, grown in a 1-gallon nursery container and shipped bare root with no pot. This hardy ornamental is prized for its striking deep purple stems and leaves, making it an excellent choice for garden borders, containers, hanging baskets, and ground cover. During the growing season, it also produces small pink flowers that beautifully complement its colorful foliage. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Purple Heart plant
✔️ Grown in a 1-gallon nursery container
✔️ Shipped bare root (no pot)
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Purple Heart
Botanical Name: Tradescantia pallida
Plant Type: Evergreen ornamental perennial
Growth Stage: Established plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings once established
Mature Height: 8–12 inches
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 8–11 (container growing recommended in cooler zones)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location to encourage the richest purple foliage color. Water regularly while establishing, then reduce watering as the plant becomes established. Pinch back stems occasionally to promote fuller, bushier growth.