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Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice'
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Spider lilyPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Commelinaceae
- Height: 45cmSpread: 45cm
Flower colour:
Purple
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Known as spiderwort or spider lily, owing to its narrow, sword-like leaves, Tradescantia is a pretty, scrambling or trailing plant, bearing unusual three-petalled flowers. It self-seeds freely.
Low-maintenance and tolerant of a range of soil types and aspects, it’s perfect for growing in hanging baskets and window boxes, but also for using as ground cover or to fill gaps in the border.
Tradescantia 'Bilberry Ice' bears clusters of pretty purple flowers with bright yellow anthers, from summer to autumn. For best results grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Cut back after flowering or allow to self seed.
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyes**yesFlowersyesyesyes**yesCollect Seedsyes**yes
Tradescantia ‘Bilberry ice’ and wildlife
Tradescantia ‘Bilberry ice’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Tradescantia ‘Bilberry ice’ poisonous?
Tradescantia ‘Bilberry ice’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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