Virginia spiderwort carries clusters of three-petalled flowers above grassy leaves, with fresh flowers opening each day through its flowering period.
- Height
- 45–92 cm / 1.5–3 ft
- Spread
- 30–46 cm / 1–1.5 ft
- Light
- Shade / Full sun / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Moist, well-drained
- Flowering
- Spring, Summer
- Maintenance
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 4a–9b
Planting
Plant nursery-propagated stock in fertile, moist soil, in sun or shade. It fits woodland borders and the edges of ponds or rain gardens.
Care
Water during dry spells and remove faded flowers for a possible second flush. Cut stems back after flowering; foliage can fade in summer heat and recover later.
Before planting: May irritate skin and is harmful if eaten; wear gloves when handling.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Virginia spiderwort: Magnus Manske · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Ohio spiderwort: Geoff Gallice · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- American alumroot: Behnke Nurseries, Inc. · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Bearberry: Walter Siegmund · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.