Ohio spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis)
Ohio spiderwort, also known as Widow's tears
Tradescantia ohiensis, named in honor of John Tradescant (1608-1662), the gardener for King Charles I, is a vibrant blue-flowering plant often found along roadsides and in ditches. It stands out in gardens due to its distinctive blooming pattern: the flowers open in the morning and close by the afternoon.
Key Facts About Ohio spiderwort
Attributes of Ohio spiderwort
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
15 cm to 1.2 m
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Blue Purple White Red
Scientific Classification of Ohio spiderwort
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Commelinales
Family
Spiderwort
Genus
Spiderworts
Species
Ohio spiderwort