Spiderwort – 10 Live Bare Root Rhizomes | Tradescantia Purple Flower Perennial Plants | Pollinator Garden | Hardy Flowering Plants

Add beautiful purple and blue blooms to your garden with this set of 10 live Spiderwort bare root rhizomes. Also known as Tradescantia, Spiderwort is an attractive herbaceous perennial admired for its delicate three-petaled flowers, graceful foliage, and ability to return year after year.

These young Spiderwort plants have been propagated from established garden plants and their seeds. As they mature, they form upright clumps of slender stems and narrow green leaves, typically reaching approximately 2 feet tall.

Spiderwort produces charming flowers in shades of blue and purple, creating colorful accents in perennial beds, cottage gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Depending on the variety, individual plants may also produce flowers in lighter shades. Blooming generally occurs from late spring through summer, with the flowering season varying by climate and growing conditions.

These versatile perennials are attractive to bees and other pollinators. They work beautifully in mixed flower beds, garden borders, and naturalized planting areas, especially when planted in groups.

You will receive 10 young Spiderwort plants shipped as bare root rhizomes without nursery pots or soil, ready to establish in your garden.

You will receive:
✔️ 10 live Spiderwort bare root rhizomes
✔️ Young perennial plants propagated from established garden stock
✔️ Purple to blue flowering Tradescantia plants
✔️ Clump-forming growth habit
✔️ Hardy perennial plants that return each growing season in suitable climates
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Spiderwort, Purple Spiderwort
Botanical Name: Tradescantia spp.
Plant Type: Herbaceous flowering perennial
Growth Stage: Young bare root plants with rhizomes
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; provide afternoon shade in hot climates
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil with moderate moisture
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment and prolonged dry periods
Mature Height: Approximately 18–24 inches, depending on the species and growing conditions
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast once established
USDA Zones: Approximately 4–9 for many hardy garden Spiderwort varieties; exact hardiness depends on species
Container Friendly: Yes, in sufficiently large containers with good drainage

💡 Care Tip: Unpack your Spiderwort rhizomes promptly after delivery and plant them in prepared, well-draining soil. Position the roots downward and cover the rhizomes with approximately 1–2 inches of soil, keeping any visible crown near the soil surface. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture while the plants establish. Choose a location with morning sunlight and afternoon shade initially, especially during hot weather. Once established, Spiderwort can tolerate sunnier conditions when provided with adequate moisture.