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

Shopping list