Purple Queen Plant

While some members of the spiderwort family are considered invasive including the oyster plant (a Category II Invasive) and the small-leaf spiderwort (a Category I Invasive) , the purple queen or Tradescantia pallida, is an aggressive and spreading plant, but not considered invasive.

Is the purple queen plant a perennial?

'Purple Queen' is well-known to southern gardeners where it is often grown as a low maintenance perennial groundcover in zones 8 and warmer.

How tall does purple queen grow?

Purple Queen will grow to be about 14 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet.

How cold can purple queen tolerate?

Category:	Annual
Height Range:	8-10" (20-25cm)
Space Range:	12-15" (30-38cm)
Lowest Temperature:	40° to 50°F (4° to 10°C)
Plant Light:	Sun to Part Shade

Is purple queen invasive?

Purple queen (Tradescantia pallida) is a member of the spiderwort family. Some members of this family are considered invasive, but even though the purple queen is an aggressive, spreading plant it is not considered to be a problem species in Florida.

How do you take care of a purple queen?

Water on a regular basis, but don't keep the area overly wet. Once purple queen is well established it's considered drought-tolerant, but if it gets no irrigation during dry weather the plant can look sparse and unkempt. Fertilize twice a year - in spring and late summer - with a quality controlled-release fertilizer.

Is purple queen toxic to dogs?

Toxicity: Mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Potting Medium: Rich, fast-draining, moist all-purpose soil. Additional Care: The stems and leaves are delicate and can be broken easily.

Can purple heart plant survive winter?

Purple heart looks great year-round in mild climates. Elsewhere, frost will nip back the top growth, but the plants can resprout from the roots. Purple heart can survive the winter as far north as USDA Zone 6.

Do purple hyacinth come back every year?

Hyacinths are perennials, so you can plant them once and they'll come back every spring.

Does the purple queen like the sun?

How Much Sun Do Purple Queen Plants Need? Purple Queen Setcreasea Plants prefer full sun to part shade for the best and biggest blooms. This means giving the plant 4 to 6 hours of sun a day, at the least.

Where do you cut a purple queen plant?

Cut through the stem 1/4 to 1/2 inch below a node, which is a small swelling at the joint between a leaf and the stem. Purple heart vines tend to zigzag from node to node, so they are easy to see.

Is purple queen deer resistant?

This plant is somewhat resistant to damage by deer and is moderately salt and drought tolerant. Dimensions: Height: 1 ft.

Will purple queen come back every year?

Purple queen plants can survive winter in zones 8-10. The foliage may die back after a hard frost, but should return in the spring.

Why is my purple queen turning green?

If your plants have turned much less purple, or even changed to a green color, you can easily get your purple color back by placing it into direct sun. So if you are growing these plants indoors, move it to the sunniest window that you can.

How often should you water a purple heart plant?

Even though Purple Hearts can survive for long periods without being watered, keeping a regular watering schedule is still the best idea. As a rule of thumb, younger plants will require watering about once a week since they're still growing. Adults prefer every 10-15 days.

Does purple heart plant attract mosquitoes?

Although it made a good filler plant along my fence in shade, mosquitoes love to breed under this plant in the shade.

How do you take care of a purple heart plant in the winter?

If grown in containers to hold indoors over the winter or as houseplants, reduce watering during the winter and don't fertilize until new growth starts in spring. Purple heart has few pests, but scales and mealybugs can be a problem.

Do purple beds need to be turned?

Does Purple Need to be Flipped? Luckily, Purple mattresses are made with premium materials that are designed to last for years with no flipping necessary. Each mattress comes with a 10-year warranty backing its quality. All Purple mattresses are one-sided and should not be turned over.

Where do you pinch a purple heart plant?

Cut plants back after they're finished flowering to encourage new growth. As the purple heart grows, you can pinch off the stem tips to create a fuller plant instead of allowing the stems to become long and spindly. Give it light.

Do purple heart plants spread?

Purple heart is often referred to as a “creeping perennial” due to the fact that it will spread out as it grows. Purple heart is considered to have a fairly fast rate of growth, especially when compared to other indoor plants. Its flowers will die off in the winter months.