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Cobweb Spiderwort

Tradescantia Sillamontana

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Overview

Tradescantia sillamontana, or Cobweb Spiderwort, is a perennial succulent reaching 12-18 inches in height and width. It features distinctive, fleshy leaves blanketed in silvery hairs, giving a cobwebbed appearance. Drought-tolerant and preferring full sun to partial shade, it blooms in summer, showcasing small, three-petaled, magenta-pink flowers. Ideal for xeriscaping and suitable for containers, it adds a textured, silvery accent to the landscape. Zones 7-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–10Type Ground cover, Perennial, SucculentClimate Subtropical
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — Ideal for xeriscaping and suitable for containers, it adds a textured, silvery accent to the landscape; is a

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Mature height
6–8 Inches
Mature width
16–20 Inches

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Succulent
Family
Commelinaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — is a perennial succulent reaching 12-18 inches in height and width; ideal for xeriscaping and suitable for
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — scientifically known as Tradescantia sillamontana
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — the Cobweb Spiderwort reaches an average height of 12 to 18 inches
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — this succulent member of the Commelinaceae family is hardy and well-adapted to a variety of garden settings
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — particularly in USDA zones 7 through 10.<br><br>Characterized by its fleshy; three-petaled flowers that range
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — is a perennial succulent reaching 12-18 inches in height and width
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — particularly in USDA zones 7 through 10.<br><br>Characterized by its fleshy
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — It features distinctive, fleshy leaves blanketed in silvery hairs, giving a cobwebbed appearance; which serves
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — Although drought-tolerant once established
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — pink flowers in the garden; hailing from the arid regions of Northeast Mexico
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — creating an attractive contrast with its fuzzy foliage
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — Hailing from the arid regions of Northeast Mexico; pink flowers in the garden
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — Drought-tolerant and preferring full sun to partial shade
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — pink flowers in the garden
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — It also has the added benefit of being deer-resistant
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — ground cover / perennial / succulent with pink blooms
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — which serves as a protective adaptation against intense sunlight and dehydration.<br><br>Spring to summer; it
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — and make sure to inform them of its low maintenance needs and adaptation to less water-reliant environments
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — the Cobweb Spiderwort reaches an average height of 12 to 18 inches; <br><br>When preparing the landscape design
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — Tradescantia sillamontana requires well-drained soil and thrives best in full sun to partial shade; ground
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — and make sure to inform them of its low maintenance needs and adaptation to less water-reliant, image 45
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — a regular watering schedule during the first growing season is crucial to develop a deep
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