Purple Heart

Purple Heart or Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea,' is a striking trailing or spreading perennial known for its deep purple, lance-shaped foliage. It produces small, three-petaled pink to lavender flowers that contrast beautifully with the rich purple leaves. This fast-growing plant is popular for its vibrant color and ability to thrive in various conditions.

Native Range

Native to Mexico, Purple Wandering Jew is well adapted to warm, subtropical, and tropical climates. It is commonly grown as a groundcover or container plant in temperate regions.

Growing Zones

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–11 (perennial in warm climates, annual or indoor plant in colder zones)

Size

• Height: 12 to 18 inches

• Width: 12 to 36 inches (trails and spreads easily)

Growing Conditions

• Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade. More sunlight enhances its deep purple coloration.

• Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH (6.0-7.0).

• Watering: Water regularly but allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Drought-tolerant once established.

• Humidity: Thrives in moderate to high humidity but adapts well to drier conditions.

• Temperature: Grows best in temperatures between 60-80°F (16-27°C); not frost-tolerant.

• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Propagation

• Easily propagated by stem cuttings in soil or water. Simply snip a healthy stem and place it in moist soil or water until roots develop.

Uses

• Groundcover: Ideal for covering bare spots in warm climates.

• Container Gardening: Perfect for hanging baskets and patio pots.

• Houseplant: Grows well indoors with bright indirect light.

• Erosion Control: Helps stabilize soil in sloped areas.

• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and other pollinators when in bloom.

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 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.

State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.