The Purple Heart plant (Tradescantia pallida) is famously known for its vibrant purple stems and delicate clusters of flowers in colors ranging from violet to pink. This fast-growing plant is a popular choice among gardeners not only for its colorful blooms, but also for its stunning foliage. The stems and upper surfaces of the leaves look like a deep royal purple hue, with lighter shades of turquoise-gray that become darker as the foliage matures. This sprawling plant is the perfect groundcover for anyone who desires a garden with a purple hue.
All plants are cuttings and are rooted in soil, Plants are around 30-45 days old and between 4" to 12" tall depending on the type of plant. Not all pictures are an exact representation of the size or shape of the shipped plant.
Purple Heart Plant
- Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida)Common Name: Purple heart, purple secretiaBotanical Name: Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea'Family: CommelinaceaePlant Type: PerennialMature Size: 12-18 in. tall and wideSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Type: Moist, well-drainedSoil pH: Acidic to alkaline (6 to 8)Bloom Time: SpringFlower Color: Pink, purpleNative Area: MexicoToxicity: Toxic to people, toxic to pets