Dry Soil Tradescantia ohiensis

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Tradescantia ohiensis

*Ohio Spiderwort*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Mesic(Medium) to Xeric(Dry)
Sun: Full to Part
Height: 2'-4'
Color: Blue-Lavender
Blooms: May-August
Flowers: The 1"-2" flowers have 3 petals, 3 sepals, 6 yellow stamens.
Leaves: The leaves are about 15" long, linear and folded lengthwise.

Suggested Uses:

This Tradescantia is more erect than the Prairie or Bracted Spiderwort(Tradescantia bracteata). Like the Prairie Spiderwort the blooms are very showy, appear in the morning and close by midday. Individual flowers last only one day. This flower is a nice addition to the wildflower garden!

Interesting Facts

Food Uses: The young leaves and stems can be eaten in salad, or cooked. The flowers can be eaten like candy. Carefully wet and dry the flowers, brush with beaten egg white, sprinkle with sugar, and let dry.
Other Names: Job's Tears, Widow Tears, Blue Jacket

Option	Price	Quantity
Seed Packets (at least 25 seeds)	$2.95
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.25
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$7.95

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