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'Rubra' growth habit.

'J.C. Weguelin' flower close up.

Flower close-up.

Growth habit.

'Rubra' flowers up close.

Commelinaceae

Hybrids of the native T. virginiana, these plants have narrow lanceolate leaves that grow in clumps. Flowers bloom in clusters of 3-petalled flowers.

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Form or Habit: upright/vertical

Plant Use: In beds and borders.

Propagation:

division

Flower Color:

purple
violet
lavender
pink
white

Bloom Period:

early summer
mid-summer

Width: Minimum: 24 inches     Maximum: 36 inches

Foliage Texture: medium

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4

Water Requirements: average

Additional Comments: Propagate by division in spring. Cut back old blooms to encourage reblooming and to discourage reseeding because plants may not be true to form.