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Inch Plant

Tradescantia Zebrina

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Overview

Tradescantia zebrina, known as Inch Plant, features striking lance-shaped leaves with silver stripes and rich purple undersides. This quick-growing perennial reaches 6 inches high and spreads up to 24 inches wide, thriving in partial shade to full sun. Ideal for hanging baskets and ground cover in USDA zones 8-12, it requires well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Its vibrant foliage provides a stunning contrast in mixed borders or as a splashy underplanting.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater HighZones 9–10Type Ground coverClimate Subtropical
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — though regular trimming may be necessary to maintain its shape and encourage fuller growth; the soil should retain moisture

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Commelinaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — The plant's elongated leaves measure approximately 2 to 3 inches in length and 0.75 to 1 inch in width; due to, image 49
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — Ideal for hanging baskets and ground cover in USDA zones 8-12
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — <br><br>Its foliage is a show-stopper; with a zebra-like pattern
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — though regular trimming may be necessary to maintain its shape and encourage fuller growth; the soil should, image 54
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — Due to its rapid spreading habit; this quick-growing perennial reaches 6 inches high and spreads up to 24, image 55
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — This quick-growing perennial reaches 6 inches high and spreads up to 24 inches wide
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — Minimum maintenance is required for this species; commonly known as the Inch Plant or Wandering Jew, image 53
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — features striking lance-shaped leaves with silver stripes and rich purple undersides; ideal for hanging baskets, image 58
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — making it an eye-catching addition to any design; it requires well-drained soil and consistent moisture, image 50
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — thriving in partial shade to full sun; it's essential to consider its placement to prevent unwanted overtaking, image 41
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — it's essential to consider its placement to prevent unwanted overtaking of adjacent plants
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — it requires well-drained soil and consistent moisture
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — the leaves display a shimmering silver midsection lined with deep purple to green edges; thriving in partial, image 47
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — ground cover for full or half or shade; though regular trimming may be necessary to maintain its shape and, image 57
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — making it an eye-catching addition to any design
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — The soil should retain moisture but also drain well
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — thriving in partial shade to full sun
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — commonly known as the Inch Plant or Wandering Jew
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — <br><br>Its foliage is a show-stopper; with a zebra-like pattern; minimum maintenance is required for this species
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — Ideal for hanging baskets and ground cover in USDA zones 8-12; its vibrant foliage provides a stunning contrast, image 42
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — The soil should retain moisture but also drain well; ground cover for full or half or shade
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — it requires well-drained soil and consistent moisture; <br><br>The Inch Plant thrives in hardiness zones 9 to 11, image 43
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — the leaves display a shimmering silver midsection lined with deep purple to green edges
Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — and the underside radiates a rich purple tone, image 48
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