Ohio SpiderwortTradescantia ohiensis
Grows and expands to form an attractive, native, perennial clump herb that is 1-3' tall. A wonderful plant for many soil conditions and moisture tolerances. It is used mainly as a buffer and slope soil stabilizer. It is also well-suited for landscape and garden design, including rain water gardens.
USDA symbol: TROH
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 3 feet |
| Light Exposure | Shade |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium, Wet |
| Bloom Color | Purple |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 7 |
| Salt Tolerance | Medium |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: High
| Bloom Months | June to July |
|---|---|
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Boulevard, Rain Garden, Restoration, Sandy or Engineered Soils, Shoreline Buffer, Upland Buffer |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 3 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Deep |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Fillmore, Houston, Wabasha, Winona |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland |