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800-644-5505Osprey Widow's Tears
Old Price $27.99 Price $15.99
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sku # 92790
sku # 92790
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A cheery addition to a border front!
Emerging on lush, upright stalks, this perennial's 4–5 cm wide blooms are adorned with a trio of pristine white petals that boldly contrast its vibrant blue-purple stamens. Throughout the summer months and into fall, fresh blossoms open and close daily, drawing both admiring eyes and fluttering butterflies.
- Zone 3-9
- Light Requirements Sun to Part Shade
- Height 30–45 cm
- Size #1 plant
- Bloom Time Early Summer to Frost
Product Details
- Botanical NameTradescantia x andersoniana 'Osprey'
- FormPerennial
- Flower Form4-5 cm wide, 3-petalled flower
- Hardiness Zone3-9
- Foliage TypeGreen grassy foliage
- Growth RateMedium
- Spread45 - 60 cm
- Planting InstructionsTop of plant should be just below soil level and 45-60 cm apart.
- Soil RequirementsWell drained
- Spacing 45 - 60 cm
- Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
- Watering DescriptionAverage water neeeds. Water regularaly, do not overwater.
- Winter careMulch +/- 5 cm
- PruningAfter flowering cut back for more growth and reblooming.
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