Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis) can be found growing on the south side of road ditches and in medium to dry prairies and meadows. It's also a very attractive addition to any garden and quite easy to grow from seed.  Its unusual foliage and tendency to bloom in the morning sun and close mid-day make this an attractive addition wherever it is found.

A stand of these long-blooming Spiderworts can be in bloom from May through July.  Seeds germinate nicely with a fall planting, or following a four-month period (approximately 120 days) of moist-cold stratification.

The Spiderworts are native throughout the county.   The Ohio Spiderwort is the most widespread of the Spiderworts.  In the heat of summer the deep blue flowers do not last past mid-day, unless it is particularly cold or cloudy, making sightings in the early day that much sweeter.  Consider some of the other Spiderworts depending on your location and site conditions.
 
Seeds / Packet: 150
Seeds / Ounce: 8,000

Dormant bare root plants ship each year during optimal transplanting seasons: Spring (April - May) and Fall (October).

Potted plants come in a tray of 38 plants and ship late May through late July.  If you prefer to mix and match up to 4 species in a tray (at no additional charge), click here for the 'Mix and Match' tray option.