I had so many of these that I considered this as a weed instead of a plant.
Above all, I took this one for granted that I threw away a lot of them now and then.
Its considered very invasive and extremely hardy. Once its get out of hand, it will practically grow every where. The only thing that makes this one unattractive is when it gets leggy. I guess most tradescantia species does become leggy over time.
However, I still like the dual colors it gives, when in full sun - it gives a robust red tone, when in shade it gives the fluorescent "zebra" tones.
Wandering Jew - Tradescantia Zebrina
when in full sun - it turns in this robust magenta reddish tone.
Wandering Jew - Tradescantia Zebrina
when in shade - it turns more in this greenish tone with red stripes.
Ideally I would recommend to grow these particular one in challenging areas. Here it is growing at the drain-side slope where it is clinging together with dwarf petticoat fern. I admire the foliage coloration where it gives a nice strong contrast of red & silvery green tones.
There are few different varieties of this particular type which I had noticed and found. The one that I'm holding turns out to be in pale green when in shade but turns brilliant red (like the top pic) when exposed in good bright light (or sun)
The second one (as in comparison)
Appears to be in a reverse tones from the first one.
I doubt they are specified and identified and therefore - I'm just calling them as (Silver) for my ID.
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Cool--these plants are common annuals grown here in DC. I see them everywhere and have been thinking about taking a clipping to grow at home, but I have not yet.
ReplyDeleteWell Kenneth, my suggestion is think wisely before introducing them in your garden. They are invasive and not easy to rid off.
ReplyDeletei agree with you.. this purple beauty is very invasive..a few cuttings accidentally got thrown into pots containing other plants and took root..roots too easily, IMO..it's nice as a growing screen though..
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