Tradescantia 'Blushing Bride'

This new Spiderwort is unusual in that it's grown in part for its foliage. The 12-15" foliage on this plant is dark green and sturdy, almost succulent. The bases of many of the leaves, though, are tinged with a very attractive mix of pink and white. This is mainly a spring and early summer phenomenon, the variegation changing to white or disappearing later in the year, but is very striking while it lasts, and can be prolonged by cutting the foliage back. Small white flowers over a long season. Hardy to zone 4 as a spreading perennial, but also used as a houseplant and in hanging baskets. Although Tradescantias grow in either sun or shade, shade is best for this variegated variety.