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 9–10Climate Subtropical

Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — features striking lance-shaped leaves with silver stripes and rich purple undersides

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Commelinaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — and the underside radiates a rich purple tone, image 29

Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — thriving in partial shade to full sun; it's essential to consider its placement to prevent unwanted overtaking, image 60

Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — This quick-growing perennial reaches 6 inches high and spreads up to 24 inches wide; the plant's elongated, image 59

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) — 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) — it's essential to consider its placement to prevent unwanted overtaking of adjacent plants; the leaves display, image 56

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) — the leaves display a shimmering silver midsection lined with deep purple to green edges; thriving in partial shade to full

Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — Minimum maintenance is required for this species; commonly known as the Inch Plant or Wandering Jew

Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — though regular trimming may be necessary to maintain its shape and encourage fuller growth; the soil should retain moisture

Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — Due to its rapid spreading habit; this quick-growing perennial reaches 6 inches high and spreads up to 24 inches wide

Inch Plant (Tradescantia Zebrina) — though regular trimming may be necessary to maintain its shape and encourage fuller growth; the soil should, image 54

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