Tradescantia x andersoniana ‘Leonora’ Spiderwort Bare-root Live Plant

About This Plant

Tradescantia x andersoniana ‘Leonora’ is a herbaceous perennial commonly known as Spiderwort. It features violet-blue flowers with golden centers, green foliage, and a clump-forming, upright growth habit. Blooming occurs from late spring through summer, providing a long display in gardens.

What You Will Receive

This listing is for a bare-root live plant of Tradescantia x andersoniana ‘Leonora’ (Spiderwort).

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Tradescantia x andersoniana ‘Leonora’
• Common Name: Spiderwort
• Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
• Flower Color: Violet-Blue
• Foliage Color: Green
• Mature Height: 15–24 inches
• Mature Spread: 15–24 inches
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming, upright
• Bloom Season: Late Spring through Summer
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate to Moist
• Soil Needs: Moist, well-drained soil
• Hardiness Zones: 3–9
• Characteristics: Pollinator-friendly, low maintenance, long blooming

🌸 Ideal Garden Uses

Suitable for cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, woodland borders, rain gardens, container gardens, mixed perennial beds, naturalized plantings, and moist garden areas.

🌿 Companion Plants

Pairs well with Echinacea (Coneflower), Daylilies, Ferns, Hostas, Monarda (Bee Balm), Astilbe, Salvia, and Coreopsis for layered color and season-long interest.

🌱 Care Tips

• Plant in moist, well-draining soil
• Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Water regularly during establishment
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming
• Cut back foliage after flowering to encourage fresh growth
• Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor

Live Plant Notice

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