Purple Heart Live Plants – Tradescantia pallida – Set of 2 – 4–6 Inches Tall – Bare Root Purple Foliage Groundcover
Purple Heart Live Plants – Tradescantia pallida – Set of 2 – 4–6 Inches Tall – Bare Root Purple Foliage Groundcover
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Back to buying optionsPurple Heart Live Plants – Tradescantia pallida – Set of 2 – 4–6 Inches Tall – Bare Root Purple Foliage Groundcover
Add vibrant color to your garden or indoor plant collection with this set of two Purple Heart starter plants. Tradescantia pallida is admired for its rich purple foliage and trailing growth habit, making it an attractive choice for groundcover, hanging baskets, borders, and decorative containers. This easy-to-grow plant roots readily and thrives in sunny locations, where brighter light helps maintain its deep purple color. Plants are shipped bare root, with soil removed and roots carefully wrapped for transit.
You will receive:
✔️ Two live Purple Heart starter plants
✔️ Approximately 4–6 inches tall at shipping
✔️ Shipped bare root with soil removed
✔️ Roots wrapped to help retain moisture during transit
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Purple Heart, Purple Queen
Botanical Name: Tradescantia pallida
Plant Type: Perennial trailing groundcover
Growth Stage: Live bare-root starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
Soil: Well-draining potting or garden soil
Watering: Water regularly after planting; allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings
Mature Height: Approximately 6–12 inches tall, with trailing stems that can spread
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 7–11
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: After arrival, inspect the roots and allow them to air out if damp. If they appear dry, briefly soak them in room-temperature water before planting. Use well-draining soil, wait a few days before the first watering, and gradually introduce the plant to stronger sunlight to reduce transplant stress.
