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Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate'
| Family Name: | Commelinaceae |
| Common Name: | Virginia Spiderwort, Spiderwort |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a perennial herb growing about 35 cm tall and has a clump-forming growth habit. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are liner, bright yellow to green colored. |
| Flowers | Its flowers are blue, three-petaled and borne in clusters. Each flower lasts for only one day. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Flowerbed / Border |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | 1 Day |
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Others
| Master ID | 31366 |
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| Species ID | 5763 |
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