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Image shows the beautiful 2-toned leaves of
Trandescantia spathacea
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Tradescantia spathacea
(Boatlily, Moses-in-a-Basket, Oyster Plant) |
Synonyms: Rhoeo disscolor, Rhoeo spathacea, Tradescantia discolor
Family: Commelinaceae
Origin: North America
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 1-2'
Spread: 1-2'
Blooms: Small, white, tri-petaled,in late Spring
Foliage: Variegated, green, broad, smooth-textured, sword-shaped,
green on top, purple on bottom of leaves
Soil: Well-drained, drought tolerant
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds (to be sown as soon as possible), cuttings,
rhiome divisions
Uses: Xeriscaping, perennial borders, groundcovers, borders
Caution: Plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction,
wear gloves
Comments: Tradescantia spathacea or Rhoeo disscolor or Rhoeo
spathacea or Tradescantia discolor or Boatlily or Moses-in-a-Basket or
Oyster Plant is a not only an attractive pretty perennial plant but it
is hardy as well, being able to tolerate cold weather here in zone 8b.
I have mine planted under a Blue Spruce tree and it loves it there,
getting part sun and part shade and keeps producing many pups which I
separated and planted in different areas of my garden. Oyster
Plant is low maintenance and very easy to grow. I love the foliage
colors of these plants and they have attracted quite a number of
snowbirds doing their daily walkss.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 9-11 |
