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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Tradescantia pedicellata
Tradescantia pedicellata Celarier
Edwards Plateau Spiderwort, Granite Spiderwort
Commelinaceae (Spiderwort Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: TRPE9
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Named after John Tradescant (1608-1662) who served as gardener to Charles 1 of England.
Tradescantia species will hybridize in just about any combination.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Bibliography
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Tradescantia pedicellata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Tradescantia pedicellata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Tradescantia pedicellata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-04-15Research By: TWC Staff