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Height: 12"

Spread: 15"

Bloom Time: Early to Mid Summer

Part Sun to Part Shade

Hardiness Zone: 3-9

Cost: $7.00

Triangular, violet-blue blossoms with sulphur-yellow stamens. Each 1-2 inch wide, 3-petaled flower only lasts for one day, but the plants have lots of buds, extending the bloom time up to eight weeks. The flowers are self-cleaning, so deadheading is not necessary.

'Sweet Kate' has brilliant gold foliage that is outstanding even when viewed from a distance. To keep this light-colored foliage from scorching, afternoon shade and consistant moisture is recommended.

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Tradescantia is adaptable to many types of soil as long as it is moist and well-drained. It will grow in any amount of sunlight, from full sun to full shade. In full sun, plants must be kept moist to prevent scorching. Plants will have nicer foliage, though perhaps fewer flowers, in partial to full shade. After flowering declines, cut plants all the way back. This will encourage new growth and a second round of bloom. This clump-forming perennial is easy to divide in either the spring or in early fall. Seedlings may sprout around the parent plant, but they are easily lifted and moved. Tradscantia is very attractive when planted in a naturalized area or by a pond or stream.

Information and photos courtesy of Walters Gardens