💜 Setcreasea Purple Queen
Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Queen'
Vivid purple foliage groundcover with small pink flowers. Extremely tough in South Florida heat and great for a bold pop of color in beds and pots.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Native to eastern Mexico
☀️ Light: Full sun for best purple color; tolerates part shade
💧 Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
📏 Size: 8-12 in tall, spreading
🌸 Bloom Time: Small pink flowers spring through fall
🌱 Landscape Use: Groundcover, borders, containers and hanging baskets
🐾 Pet & Child Friendly: Sap may irritate skin and pets if chewed – wear gloves when trimming
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Pinch tips to keep it compact and feed lightly with Espoma Garden-Tone.