Ohio Spiderwort 1 Live Native Perennial, 1 Gallon Pot – Tradescantia ohiensis

Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis), commonly known as Ohio Spiderwort or Bluejacket, is a native North American flowering perennial appreciated for its delicate blue-violet flowers, slender grass-like foliage, and naturally upright, clump-forming growth habit. It is an attractive addition to native plant gardens, pollinator landscapes, meadow-style plantings, and mixed perennial borders.

From late spring into summer, Ohio Spiderwort produces clusters of three-petaled flowers in shades of blue to violet, occasionally displaying pinkish or lavender tones. Each individual flower typically lasts for a short period, but additional buds open in succession to create an extended seasonal display. The blossoms feature prominent yellow stamens that contrast beautifully with the petals and may attract native bees and other visiting pollinators.

Ohio Spiderwort grows well in full sun to partial shade and adapts to a variety of well-drained soils. It prefers moderate moisture but can tolerate some dry conditions once established. Its upright stems and narrow green leaves provide a natural, meadow-like appearance, while its native origin makes it especially suitable for ecological landscapes and wildlife-friendly garden designs.

Each order includes 1 live Spiderwort supplied in a 1-gallon nursery pot (G1).

Shipping Height: Not specified.

Shipping Size

• Quantity: 1 Live Spiderwort

• Container Size: 1 Gallon Nursery Pot (G1)

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Native Perennial

• Flower Color: Blue to Violet; Occasionally Lavender or Pinkish

• Flower Form: Three-Petaled Flowers With Yellow Stamens

• Foliage Color: Green

• Foliage Shape: Long, Narrow, Grass-Like

• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming

• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Summer

• Seasonal Appearance: Herbaceous Perennial; May Arrive Dormant or With Reduced Foliage

Botanical Name Clarification: Ohio Spiderwort is botanically identified as Tradescantia ohiensis, a North American native species in the Commelinaceae family. It is distinct from tropical trailing Tradescantia species commonly grown as houseplants.

Flowering Disclosure: Ohio Spiderwort produces three-petaled flowers that typically open during the morning and may close later in the day, especially in hot or bright conditions. Individual flowers are short-lived, but new buds may continue opening throughout the flowering season.

Native Wildlife Value: Ohio Spiderwort flowers provide pollen resources for native bees and other visiting insects. It is suitable for native pollinator gardens, naturalized landscapes, and meadow-style plantings.

Seasonal Appearance Disclosure: Ohio Spiderwort is an herbaceous perennial that naturally dies back above ground during cold-season dormancy. Plants shipped during dormancy may have little or no visible top growth. Foliage may also decline after flowering during hot or dry periods before renewed seasonal growth.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Quantity: 1 Live Spiderwort

• Container Size: 1 Gallon Nursery Pot (G1)

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Common Name: Ohio Spiderwort

• Other Common Names: Spiderwort, Bluejacket

• Scientific Name: Tradescantia ohiensis

• Plant Family: Commelinaceae

• Plant Type: Native Herbaceous Flowering Perennial

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Live Plant

• Native Range: North America

• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming

• Flower Color: Blue to Violet; Sometimes Lavender or Pinkish

• Flower Form: Three-Petaled Blossoms

• Flower Center: Yellow Stamens

• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Summer

• Foliage Color: Green

• Foliage Shape: Long, Narrow, Grass-Like

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 4–9

• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Preference: Well-Drained, Adaptable Garden Soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate

• Landscape Uses: Native Gardens, Pollinator Gardens, Meadow Plantings, Perennial Borders, and Naturalized Areas

• Native North American Perennial: Yes

• Blue-Violet Flowers: Yes

• Three-Petaled Flowers: Yes

• Pollinator Interest: Yes

• Native Bee Interest: Yes

• Meadow Garden Suitable: Yes

• Naturalistic Garden Suitable: Yes

• Clump-Forming Perennial: Yes

• Grass-Like Foliage: Yes

• Container Suitable: Yes, With Adequate Drainage

• Outdoor Plant: Yes

• Evergreen/Deciduous: Herbaceous; Dormant in Winter

• Seasonal Appearance: May Arrive Dormant or With Reduced Top Growth

• Primary Feature: Blue-Violet Three-Petaled Flowers and Native Pollinator Value

Live Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis), natural root system, nursery growing medium, 1-gallon nursery pot (G1).