![]() ‘Purpurea’ (sometimes sold as ‘Purple Heart’) is a cultivar that features purple foliage which is superior to that of the species. If frosted back, prune it to live growth. January February October November December This plant has pink flowers in summer. Genus name honors John Tradescant (1570-1638) and his son John Tradescant (1608-1662), botanists and successive gardeners to Charles I of England. This groundcover prefers regular irrigation and freezes below thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit. Three-petaled, pink flowers (to 1.5” diameter) bloom in small clusters. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Purple Heart typically grows up to 1-2 feet in height and spreads up to 2-3 feet wide, forming a dense mat of trailing stems. Growing 12-24 inches tall, they are best planted in partial shade to full. During the winter, it shrinks back and returns in the spring. It typically grows to 8” tall with a trailing habit, and features thick but fragile stems clad with pointed, narrow-oblong, v-shaped leaves (4-6” long) that are sheathed to the stems. Purple Heart is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. This beautiful Purple Heart Plant would make a wonderful addition to any garden. This beautiful flower grows from twelve to 18 inches tall and wide. ![]() It has served for a number of years as a vigorous and attractive houseplant, but is now being increasingly used in outdoor garden applications as a ground cover and/or container plant. ![]() ![]() In tropical and semi-tropical areas, it is commonly grown outdoors as a popular, albeit weedy, ground cover. An excellent groundcover in frost-free climates. How do you plant purple heart plants Choose a location that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. Tradescantia pallida (synonymous with Setcreasea purpurea) is native to Mexico. A real jewel of a plant, the intense purple foliage adds striking color and contrast to the landscape. ![]()
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