The catalog/Species
Tradescantia andersoniana
Cultivars
'Concord Grape'
Tradescantia andersoniana
Tradescantia 'Concord Grape' is a compact, clump-forming perennial with deep purplish-blue, three-petaled flowers accented by bright yellow stamens. Blooming from late spring into summer, its blossoms appear in succession, ensuring a long flowering period. The arching, iris-like foliage is smoky blue-green and remains attractive throughout the season. Thriving in full sun to part shade, it prefers moist, well-drained soil and tolerates wet conditions, making it ideal for rain gardens, borders, and naturalized plantings.
'Zwanenburg Blue'
Tradescantia andersoniana
Tradescantia 'Zwanenburg Blue' is a clump-forming perennial with deep blue-violet, three-petaled flowers accented by bright yellow stamens. Blooming from early summer into midsummer, its blossoms appear in succession, ensuring an extended flowering period. The arching, iris-like foliage is mid-green and remains attractive throughout the season. Thriving in full sun to part shade, it prefers moist, well-drained soil and tolerates wet conditions, making it ideal for rain gardens, borders, and naturalized plantings.