Tradescantia pallida Purple Heart - Purple Wandering Jew

Tradescantia pallida Purple Heart just looks like it should be tender. Tradescantia pallida Purple Heart blooms intermittently Spring to Fall with purple flowers. The Purple Wandering Jew is really a tough plant, capable of withstanding heat, drought, and a surprisingly cold Winter. Tradescantia pallida Purple Heart tends to break off in large chunks if it is in a traffic area, and a few passes by the dogs will finish off all connection of the foliage to the ground. But plant the Purple Wandering Jew in a quiet section of the yard in sun or shade and the stems can grow up to 4 feet long in a season. The broken pieces are easy to start in a fresh pot of potting mix. The Tradescantia pallida Purple Heart foliage is hardy through the twenties, the roots significantly colder.