Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis)

The Ohio Spiderwort flowers open up during the morning and close by the afternoon in sunny weather. The most important pollinators of the flowers are long-tongued bees, especially bumblebees and Halictine bees. Spiderwort is rarely bothered by insects.

• Scientific name: Tradescantia ohiensis
• A.K.A. Bluejacket
• Flowers are short-lived, but extremely attractive
• Color: Blue
• Bloom Period: Summer, Spring
• Height: 18″-36″
• Type: Perennial
• Moisture: Dry, Moderate
• Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
• Approximately 129,000 seeds/lb
• Approximately 8,000 seeds/oz

Seeding Rate: 1 oz covers 150 sq. ft. 20 lbs/acre