This trailing perennial has fleshy stems that form a dense spreading prostrate habit. It has bluish-green oblong fleshy leaves and the small pink to blue saucer-shaped flowers appears in clusters from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Tradescantia zebrina is naturally found in southern Mexico growing in scrubland on well drained moderately fertile moist soils in a semi-shade to full sun position. It is frost and drought tender but will tolerate dry periods.

The Silver Inch Plant is grown for its foliage and spreading habit. It is planted in small gardens or rockeries and may be used as a ground cover. In cool climates it is used as an indoor or conservatory plant and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. It is fast growing establishing in one season tolerating most conditions and requires little maintenance. It is also grown in hanging baskets and is an easy to cultivate. ID 1184

Tradescantia (tră-des-KĂNT-ee-a) zebrina (ze-BREEN-a)

Commelinaceae (ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Spiderwort Family