Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis)
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An adaptable and showy spiderwort! Can bloom almost continuously from late May to early July, though only a few flowers will be open at once. May have a second bloom in the fall if cut back mid-summer.
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry
Soil Type: Adaptable
Height: 2'-3'
Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: May-Jul
Root Type: Fibrous
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract mainly bees and flies. Hosts few insects, but is readily browsed by a variety of mammals including deer, rabbits, and box turtles.