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Sat, Aug 24, 13 at 18:28
| My parents want to get rid of these because they're always falling over. Being a sucker for anything unwanted, I said I'd take them. I'd appreciate an ID so I can find the best place for them. |
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- Posted by christinmk z5b eastern WA (My Page) on Sat, Aug 24, 13 at 18:48
| Spiderwort- or Tradescantia ;-) CMK |
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- Posted by SnailLover MI zone 5a (My Page) on Sat, Aug 24, 13 at 19:32
| That's it! Thank you! |
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- Posted by gardenweed_z6a N CT (My Page) on Sat, Aug 24, 13 at 19:37
| I'm with your parents and would like to eliminate them as well due to their sloppy habit of falling over but chances are you'll find them cropping up in other spots--they do seed around. Check them out on Google if you're interested in more information. As christinmk mentioned, Tradescantia is the botanical name; the common name is spiderwort. While they do attract pollinators, they're not my favorite perennial thanks to their floppy habit. |
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- Posted by SnailLover MI zone 5a (My Page) on Sat, Aug 24, 13 at 20:45
| They are pretty sad looking. At my house I have lots of areas bordering the woods that I want to landscape with wildflowers and natural plants. I think they'll work out well there. In exchange, I gave my parents the iris tubers that were also ID'd on this forum. Love a good trade :) |
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