{"product_id":"prairie-spiderwort-tradescantia-bracteata","title":"Prairie Spiderwort (Tradescantia bracteata)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrairie Spiderwort is a hardy and vibrant native perennial that brings a splash of intense color to the sun-drenched prairie. Growing about 1 to 1.5 feet tall, this species is more compact than its cousins, making it a great fit for smaller garden spaces. It produces clusters of three-petaled flowers in stunning shades of deep purple to rose, accented by fuzzy, bright yellow stamens. Each individual flower lasts only a day, but the plant continues to produce new blooms throughout May, June, and July. Native to the tallgrass prairies and open plains of the central United States, it is exceptionally well-adapted to heat and dry conditions. The nectar and pollen are highly sought after by bumblebees and other native bees, while the grass-like foliage provides cover for ground-nesting birds. It thrives in full sun and medium to dry soils, and its rhizomatous nature allows it to fill in gaps effectively. For a tidy appearance, the foliage can be cut back after the initial bloom to encourage a fresh flush of growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–Jul (Purple)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizomatous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 17 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/tradescantia-bracteata\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Prairie Spiderwort\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50926627913925,"sku":null,"price":62.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":50926627946693,"sku":null,"price":249.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/11LGvflJm5WkyBHuQJ1MlzZAJ72BBIbJk.jpg?v=1793124010","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/prairie-spiderwort-tradescantia-bracteata","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}