Tradescantia ohiensis- Ohio Spiderwort Dry-Mesic pale-yellow petals that twist and

pale-yellow petals that twist and flare slightly

Otherwise low-maintenance

appreciate this early source of nectar and pollen at a time when very little of these precious resources are available

Host plant for the Dusky Azure butterfly

beetles and spittlebugs

Tradescantia ohiensis- Ohio Spiderwort Dry-Mesic pale-yellow petals that twist andOhio Spiderworts 1in flowers cluster at the top of upright stems, each with three, rounded, violet petals and six bright yellow anthers. The flowers mature progressively, blooming a few at a time over a period of about six weeks. They are known to open with the first rays of morning sun and close when the sun is stronger, staying open longer on cloudy days. This native has long, narrow, blue green leaves that tend to arch downward and also fold