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Ohio spiderwort, Bluejacket
Tradescantia ohiensis
Commelinaceae
 

Copyright by: Dennis de Zeeuw

Availability: Available in Lake Worth at Amelia's SmartyPlants (561-540-6296).

Plant Map Map of select IRC data from peninsular Florida.

 Map of suggested ZIP codes from South Florida north to southern Brevard, Osceola, Polk, and Pasco counties.

 Map of ZIP codes with habitat recommendations from the Monroe County Keys north to Martin and Charlotte counties.

Salt Water Tolerance: Low; does not tolerate long-term flooding by salt or brackish water.

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate; grows near salt water, but is protected from direct salt spray by other vegetation.

Wildlife and Ecology: Attracts native bees and other beneficial insects.

Comments: We are currently adding data for this species for central and northern Florida. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page. See also the Florida Wildflower Foundation's Flower Friday page.


Copyright by: Dennis de Zeeuw

Copyright by: Dennis de Zeeuw

Copyright by: Dennis de Zeeuw

Copyright by: Keith A. Bradley

Copyright by: Keith A. Bradley


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