Common Name
Virginia spiderwort
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Well-drained floodplain forests, mesic to dry upland forests, and rocky woodlands around outcrops; usually in moderately to strongly base-rich soils. Frequent in the mountains (except far. sw. Virginia); infrequent in the piedmont and inner coastal Plain; rare in the outer coastal Plain.
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bees, bumble bees, and butterflies.
Flower Color
Blue
Cream/White
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
March
April
May
June
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)