Setcreasea

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Bold and vibrant, especially 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

Zinnia

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Zinnia

A favorite from Grandma's garden. This popular annual features brightly colored flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. An outstanding cut flower. Frequent cutting for bouquets promotes reblooming.

Dusty Miller

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Dusty Miller

Wonderful for providing color contrast to the landscape. Intricate, silvery gray leaves are finely textured. Striking planted with red flowers, in large groups or added to combination pots.

Calibrachoa

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Calibrachoa

A profusion of miniature flowers in an array of vibrant colors bloom throughout the season. Attracts hummingbirds. Cascades beautifully from containers and window boxes, trails over stone walls, and is a wonderful edging for garden paths.

Collections

Jake R.'s collection

Details

Common name

Setcreasea

Botanical name

Tradescantia (Setcreasea) pallida

Variety

Purple Queen

Zone

Grow as an annual.

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Bloom color

Purple

Bloom time

spring-fall

Light

part sun

Height

10-12" (25-31 cm)

Habit

low-growing

Water

2-3 times per week

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

shear back lightly after bloom