Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart, Purple Queen, Wandering Jew

Message of the Flower

The Vital Governed by the Presence

The Mother’s Comment

The vital force made peaceful and disciplined by the Divine presence.

Colour

Mauve pink, yellow

Family

Commelinaceae

Cultivars

Purpurea'

Person who named the flower

E. M. von Poellnitz

Flower Size

About 1 inch across

Flower Texture

Delicate and slightly hairy

Number of Petals

Three

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Mild

Leaf Texture

Fleshy, smooth with a sheen

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Vibrant purple to dark purple

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late spring through summer

Climate

Tropical and temperate

Water Requirements

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type

Well-drained, fertile, adaptable

Temperature Ranges

Not frost-tolerant, prefers warmer temperatures

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Spider mites, aphids

Pollinators

Bees

Habitat

Native to Gulf Coast of eastern Mexico

Role in the Ecosystem

Ground cover, reduces soil erosion

Quotations

None noted

Ornamental

Valued for vibrant foliage

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Landscaping and ornamental

Endangered Status

Not endangered

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