Perennials

Tradescantia 'Concord Grape'

Concord Grape spiderwort

Tradescantia 'Concord Grape', Photo: David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons, via ServeScape. Square crop supplied by ServeScape; CC BY-SA 4.0.

Purple three-petaled flowers have bright yellow stamens above blue-green foliage. Each bloom lasts a day, but many buds extend the display. Cut back after flowering declines for fresh foliage and possible rebloom.

At a glance

Sun: Sun to shade; fewer flowers in deep shade
Mature size: 15–18 in. tall × 18–24 in. wide
Water: Consistently moist; well drained
Hardiness: USDA zones 3–9
Bloom: Grape purple; early–midsummer.

Sizes & prices

#1$16.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Keep evenly moist; not a dry-site choice.
Wet soil: Moist, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Bees, Butterflies

Growing & care

Sun: Keep well watered in sunny positions to limit scorch.
Division: Divide in spring or early fall.

Sources & photo credits

Walters Gardens

Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Tradescantia 'Concord Grape', Photo: David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons, via ServeScape. Square crop supplied by ServeScape; resized for display. CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.