Tradescantia pallida
Purple Heart just looks like it should be tender. 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 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 high teens, the roots significantly colder.
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