Spiderwort | Tradescantia Virginiana

Description: Spiderwort (Tradescantia Virginiana) is a native to woodland areas and thrives in moist, humus-rich soil. It blooms best in partial shade, although it grows in full sun as long as the soil is moist. Spiderwort grows 1 to 3 feet tall, with long, strap-like foliage, similar to daylilies. It produces lovely, simple flowers in blue, violet, pink or crimson. The blooms appear in the morning and last only one day, closing by late afternoon. Blooms appear in early-to-mid summer June to October; bloom time is 4 to 6 weeks. The plant has few insect or disease problems, although it may occasionally be infected with rust or powdery mildew. Space spiderwort so air circulates freely and avoid getting the leaves wet to prevent most problems. Medicinal use of Spiderwort: The roots are laxative. They are also used as a tea in the treatment of kidney and stomach ailments and women's complaints. A poultice of the leaves is applied to stings, insect bites and cancers. Edible parts of Spiderwort: Leaves - raw or cooked. The very young shoots and leaves can be chopped and added to salads or cooked as a potherb. Flowers - raw or herbal teas. They make an attractive edible garnish. Harmony Farm’s seeds and plants are cultivated in Georgia’s USDA Hardiness Zone 8A. They are open-pollinated, chemical-free, non-GMO, non-hybrid, and organically grown. Harmony Farms is a licensed plant nursery and seed dealer.

Price: 12.99 USD

Location: Mauk, Georgia

End Time: 2025-01-28T01:54:36.000Z

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