💜 Oyster Plant – Purple & Variegated
Tradescantia spathacea & Tradescantia spathacea ‘Variegata’
Tropical Groundcovers with Bold Foliage and Color Contrast
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Mexico and Central America
Oyster Plants form low, dense rosettes of sword-shaped leaves. ‘Purple’ features deep green tops with rich purple undersides, while ‘Variegated’ adds stripes of green, cream, and pink. Both are ideal for adding texture and color to sunny or shaded beds.
☀️ Light: Full sun to part shade
💧 Water: Moderate
📏 Size: 8–12 in tall, 12–18 in spread
🌸 Bloom Time: Small white flowers at the base, occasional
🪴 Landscape Use: Groundcover, borders, edging, containers, tropical massings
💡 Casaplanta Tip:
Use Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend to create rich, well-draining soil that keeps foliage dense and vibrant.