1 named cultivar

‘Mrs Loewer’Ohio Spiderwort Mrs Loewer

perennialN. America Native

Ohio Spiderwort

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The Story

Plant Bio

Tradescantia ohiensis, Ohio spiderwort, is an upright clumping perennial native from Ontario through the central and eastern United States, reaching two to three feet. Three-petalled blue to violet flowers open in clusters at the stem tips through late spring and summer. The stems are smooth and often glaucous, with long grass-like leaves that fold along the midrib.

Each flower lasts a single morning, closing by afternoon heat — but the clusters open in succession over many weeks, so the plant reads as continuously in bloom. After flowering the foliage often collapses and browns; cutting the whole clump to a few inches then produces fresh growth and sometimes a second flush.

Uses & Benefits:

Clear blue three-petalled flowers over grassy foliage for many weeks in early summer.

Grows in sun or deep shade and tolerates drought and poor soil, which few flowering perennials manage together.

Attractive to native bees and butterflies, and a reliable pollen source in early summer.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Perennial

Height

30 inches

Width

18 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Low to moderate

Humidity

Moderate

Lifespan

Perennial

Native To

Ontario to the central and eastern United States

Toxicity

Non-toxic

Marketplace

Where to Buy

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Planting

How to Grow

Plant in spring in almost any soil.
Choose anything from full sun to deep shade.
Space about eighteen inches apart.
Water to establish; it is drought-tolerant after that.
Cut the clump back hard after flowering to refresh it.
Divide every few years to control spread.

Pro Tip

Shear the whole plant to a few inches when the foliage flops after flowering — it regrows clean and may flower again.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Cut back hard after flowering ✂️
Plant in sun or shade; both work 🌱
Divide every few years to limit spread 🌿
Let it self-seed in a meadow border 🌼

Don't

Leave collapsed foliage to brown all summer ❌
Plant it in a tightly composed border ❌
Feed it richly, which makes it floppier ❌

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Divide
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Meadow and naturalised plantingWoodland edge and shady borderDry slope or bank

Companion Plants

Golden Ragwort Wild Bergamot Little Bluestem Black-Eyed Susan Butterfly Weed

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Ohio Spiderwort questions

What zones can Ohio Spiderwort grow in?

Ohio Spiderwort is hardy in USDA Zones 5–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Ohio Spiderwort deer resistant?

Not reliably. Deer may browse Ohio Spiderwort, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.

When does Ohio Spiderwort bloom?

Ohio Spiderwort typically blooms in late spring to summer through late summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Ohio Spiderwort need full sun?

Ohio Spiderwort does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Ohio Spiderwort drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Ohio Spiderwort handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.