 | Moses in the Cradle, Purple-Leaves Spiderwort Rhoeo spathacea (Rhoeo discolor) Commelinaceae Whorl of brightly colored straplike leaves; foliage is fleshy, dark green with purple metallic color above and dark purple color below; flowers are interesting in their boat shape but not very ornametal. Plant Form or Habit: spreading Plant Use: medium foliage pot plant Exposure: medium Flower Color: white but not important Blooming Period: Height: 1-1 1/2 feet Width: 1 foot Foliage Texture: coarse Heat Tolerance: medium Water Requirements: low Additional Comments: Allow soil to dry between waterings; propagate by division of the clumps.
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