Botanical profile

Tradescantia andersoniana 'Blue and Gold'

Latin name
Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold' (and.)
Common name
Virginia Mayflower 'Blue and Gold'
Type
Perennial
Family
Commelinaceae

Beautiful, almost fluorescent yellow foliage that highlights its triangular, dark purple flowers. A plant that blooms all summer and even into fall. Adds a touch of contrast to flowerbeds, regardless of exposure.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Kept moist
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June-September
Flower color
Blue
Foliage color
YELLOW
Shape
Creeping
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
22 inches (56 cm)
Width
24 inches (61 cm)
Growth rate
Fast

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