Leonora Widow's Tears

Leonora Widow's Tears

Blooms summer to frost.

Beautiful blue-violet blossoms with tufted yellow stamens catch your eye in back borders and wildflower gardens alike! Though each 1½–2" wide, three-petalled flower only lasts for a day, the vigorous plants have a lot of buds, extending the bloom time from summer to frost. The flowers are also self-cleaning, so deadheading is not necessary.Tradescantia x andersonia hybrid
  • Light

    Full Sun, Partial Shade
  • Size

    #1 plant
  • Zone

    3-9
  • Bloom Time

    Early summer till first frost
  • Height

    26 - 28 inches
  • Soil Requirement

    Well drained
  • Deer Resistant

  • Attract Bees

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  • Botanical NameTradescantia x andersonia hybrid 'Leonora'
  • FormPerennial
  • Hardiness Zone3-9
  • Flowering TimeEarly summer till first frost
  • Light RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • Flower ColorBlue-violet flower with tufted yellow stamens
  • Flower Form1-2" wide, 3-petalled flower
  • Foliage TypeOval leaves
  • Growth RateMedium
  • Height/Habit26 - 28 inches
  • Spread18 - 24 inches
  • Spacing18 - 24 inches
  • Planting InstructionsTop of plant should be even with soil level and 18-24" apart
  • Soil RequirementsWell drained
  • Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
  • PruningNot needed

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