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Purple Heart

Bold and vibrant, especially when in full sun, use this trailing plant as a ground cover where climate allows. In cooler regions, use as a houseplant or in combination plantings for patio or deck. Contrasts well with blue flowers. Known to survive mild winters, but frost will kill tops. Prefers well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Calibrachoa

Dusty Miller

Zinnia

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Purple Heart

  • Botanical name

    Tradescantia (Setcreasea) pallida

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual.

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    10-12" (25-31 cm)

  • Habit

    Low-growing

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    2-3 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Purple

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-fall

  • Maintenance

    Shear back lightly after bloom

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Rebecca S.'s collection