Amethyst Kiss Tradescantia
Tradescantia × andersoniana
trad-es-KAN-tee-uh HY-brid
Perennials: Flower
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Purple
Fall Foliage
Purple
Flower Color
Purple
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Early Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Star
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division