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Purple Heart, Purple Queen
Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'

Synonym: Setcreasea pallida 'Purple Heart'. Leaves generally purple, but turn more green with more shade. Head back to control spread.

  • Plant type: Perennial, Groundcover
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Medium, Low
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Morning Sun
  • Height range: 1–2 Feet
  • Width range: 1–3 Feet
  • Canopy value: 3 ft²
  • Growth rate: Medium
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Flower color: Purple, Pink
  • Flower season: Summer
  • General foliage color: Purple, Green
  • Design style: Child/Pet Friendly, Pool Friendly, Patio Plants
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 20 °F
  • Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Well Drained
  • Native location: eastern Mexico
  • PH preference: Acidic, Alkaline/Basic, Neutral, Not Particular
  • Sunset zones: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
  • USDA hardiness zone: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

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