South Dakota Native Plant Research
 
Tradescantia occidentalis

Scientific Name

Tradescantia occidentalis

Files

Download Seed: Prairie spiderwort seeds are 1.5-2 mm long. (50 KB)

Download Seedling: The month old prairie spiderwort grown in research greenhouse at SDSU. (36 KB)

Family Name

Commelinaceae

Common Name

Prairie spiderwort

Horticulture Notes

Seed Collection: Collect seed in June- August
Germination: Plant seed outside in the fall
Vegetative Propagation:
Soils: Prefers sandy soil
Light: Full sun
Water: Dry
Notes:

Tradescantia occidentalis

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