Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis)
Spiderwort shines on the early season prairie, blooming in spring alongside Beardtongue and Golden Alexanders. A tough native plant of mesic Illinois prairies, it thrives in a variety of habitats.
 
Acronym: TRAOHI
Life-Cycle: Perennial
Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: May - July
Typical Height: 36"
Light Preference: Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Preference: Mesic
Root Structure: Thick Fleshy Fiberous
Stratification: Cold & Moist for 120 Days
Seeds per Ounce: 8,000*
IL County Ecotypes we Grow**
LaSalle County
McHenry County
Ogle County
 
Other scientific names used for this species:
None
 
Other common names used for this species:
None
 
*Approximate, actual number of seeds may vary slightly by seed lot.
**We have listed the County ecotypes that we grow for this species, this ecotype may or may not be available at the time of your order. If you prefer one of the ecotypes over another please type it into the "Additional Info Section" and we'll provide that ecotype if it's available, if it is not available we will provide one of the other ecotypes listed.