White Virginia Spiderwort
Tradescantia x andersoniana
(trad-es-KAN-tee-uh)
(an-der-soh-nee-AH-na)
Synonyms: Widow's-Tears
A lot of people consider this
plant an invasive weed but I think it can be quite useful under the right
conditions. The problems start when it likes its spot and takes off from there.
We have found that it can be good under shady moist conditions and sometimes
seems to be the only thing that will grow in certain spots. The ‘normal’
Spiderwort has a nice blue flower but this white strain has been a pleasant
change from the ordinary. Plant this flower with care,
In a clear case of be careful
for what you wish for the thunderstorms roared through our area again
yesterday. While not being personally impacted there were quite few trees and wires
down. The rain poured down and seem to soak into the ground nicely.
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