Setcreasea (Purple Heart) - 3.5" Pack of 3 Plants

3.5" PURPLE HEART/PURPLE QUEEN/SETCREASEA
Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'
USDA Zones 10-11 (1-12 for heat zones)
 
This trailing evergreen is incredibly popular. Its leaves & stems are a dark royal purple with the underneath of the leaves a vibrant purple. Setcreasea blooms small pale lavender flower constantly during warm weather. The tender perennial spreads quickly, especially when planted in the ground & can be used as a thick & matted groundcover! In frost-free areas it will die back, but then perks back up during the spring. In colder areas it should be considered a bedding annual, or planted in a container or hanging basket that can be brought inside. 
The Royal Horticulture Society awarded this Tradescantia the pristiguous Award of Garden Merit. 
 
LIGHT
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade; best purple coloration in full sun
 
SOIL
Rich, moist, well draining soil
 
WATER
Water freely in dry weather; drought tolerant once established.
 
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Drought tolerant, virtually disease free, year round interest
 
You will receive 3 plants at 3.5" size bareroot without a pot.