NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Tradescantia hirsuticaulis
Hairy Spiderwort, Hairystem Spiderwort
Scientific Name: |
Tradescantia hirsuticaulis |
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Genus: |
Tradescantia |
Species Epithet: |
hirsuticaulis |
Common Name: |
Hairy Spiderwort, Hairystem Spiderwort |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Commelinaceae (Spiderwort Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
1-3 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Blue, Purple, Violet |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
Bloom Time: |
April, May |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont |
Habitat Description: |
Dry rocky woodlands, and rock outcrops (especially granitic flatrocks and domes). Rare in both the NC Piedmont and mountain part of the range; likely not native eastward of Catawba County. This is a Watch List species as identified by the NCNHP. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Important for Wildlife |
Landscape Value: |
Recommended and Available |
State Rank: |
S2: Imperiled (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
State Status: |
W7: Watch List: Poorly Known in NC (*Key) |
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Has notable hairy leaves and stems. Mecklenburg County, NC, cultivated
Larry Mellichamp |
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