species 1,716 observations

Longbract Spiderwort

Tradescantia bracteata

Field notes

Supports All

23 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Large-tailed Aphideater, Banded Thintail 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee, Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee, Long-nosed Swamp Fly 21

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Moist
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.