Inch Plant
Tradescantia Zebrina
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
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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