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Tradescantiahirsuticaulis Small. Hairy Spiderwort. Phen: Apr-Jun. Hab: Dry rocky woodlands, and rock outcrops (especially granitic flatrocks and domes). Dist: W. NC and wc. TN south to sc. SC, s. GA, s. AL, and sc. MS; west of the Mississippi River in AR, e. OK, and nw. LA.
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Height:18-24 in.
plant sale text:Hairy-stem Spiderwort has cheerful purple flowers that rise on fleshy stems above its grassy straplike foliage. Its leaves and stems are covered with numerous fine, translucent hairs. Hairy-stem Spiderwort is a versatile compact grower that can be planted near the front of your perennial garden. Native to woods and rocky outcrops of the North Carolina mountains, it also thrives in cultivated gardens. Various Tradescantia species were historically used by Native Americans to treat stomach ailments.
