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800-644-5505Sweet Kate Widow's Tears
Old Price $41.99 Price $12.99
Packed 1 per package
Availability: Out of Stock
sku # 82006
sku # 82006
Out Of Season
Luminous foliage provides glowing backdrop for flowers
Sweet Kate's bright golden, grassy foliage will first catch your eye. Then you'll delight in the 4-5 cm wide, three-petalled, dark purple flowers that contrast beautifully with the leaves. Adding to this plant's allure is the way it attracts butterflies all summer long. Growing just 23-30 cm tall, this sun-loving, compact perennial is easy to grow and has an extended bloom time, flowering from early summer to frost. For repeat blooming, Sweet Kate Widow's Tears should be cut back after flowering. This perennial's colourful foliage and flowers are sure to enhance borders, patio containers and water gardens.
- Zone 3-9
- Light Requirements Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Height 25 - 30 cm
- Size #1 Plant
- Bloom Time Early summer till first frost
Product Details
- Botanical NameTradescantia andersoniana 'Sweet Kate'
- FormPerennial
- Flower Form4-5 cm wide, 3-petalled flower
- Hardiness Zone3-9
- Foliage TypeBright golden yellow grassy foliage
- Growth RateMedium
- Spread30 - 45 cm
- Planting InstructionsTop of plant should be just below soil level and 30-45 cm apart
- Soil RequirementsWell drained
- Spacing 30 - 45 cm
- Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
- Watering DescriptionAverage water needs. Water regularly, do not over water.
- Winter careMulch +/- 5 cm
- PruningCut back to maintain variegated foliage and to encourage repeat blooming.
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