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Tradescantia
spider lily
Other common names
spiderwortBuy this plant
Botanical details
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Tradescantia
- Genus description
Tradescantia can be trailing or tufted perennials with usually fleshy, evergreen foliage and distinctive, 3-petalled flowers
- Name status
Correct
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