'Sweet Kate' has brilliant gold foliage that is outstanding even when viewed from a distance. To keep this light-colored foliage from scorching, afternoon shade and consistant moisture is recommended.
Sharply contrasting, triangular, violet-blue blossoms with sulphur-yellow stamens are produced in early to midsummer. Each 1-2 inch wide, 3-petaled flower only lasts for one day, but the plants have lots of buds, extending the bloom time up to eight weeks. The flowers are self-cleaning, so deadheading is not necessary.
Height:
12.0 Inches
Spread:
15.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Yellow shades
Sunlight:
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Rain Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Mass Planting
Origin:
Native to North America
Tradescantia is adaptable to many types of soil as long as it is moist and well-drained. Due to the light colored foliage of 'Sweet Kate', this variety needs to be grown in partial to full shade to avoid burning the foliage. After flowering declines, cut plants all the way back. This will encourage new growth and potentially a second round of bloom.
This clump-forming perennial is easy to divide in either the spring or in early fall. Seedlings may sprout around the parent plant, but they are easily lifted and moved. Tradscantia is very attractive when planted in a naturalized area or by a pond or stream.
Height:
12.0 Inches
Spread:
15.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Yellow shades
Sunlight:
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Rain Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Mass Planting
Origin:
Native to North America
Tradescantia is adaptable to many types of soil as long as it is moist and well-drained. Due to the light colored foliage of 'Sweet Kate', this variety needs to be grown in partial to full shade to avoid burning the foliage. After flowering declines, cut plants all the way back. This will encourage new growth and potentially a second round of bloom.
This clump-forming perennial is easy to divide in either the spring or in early fall. Seedlings may sprout around the parent plant, but they are easily lifted and moved. Tradscantia is very attractive when planted in a naturalized area or by a pond or stream.
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