Tradescantia Sweet Kate Achimenes forming a wild-looking clump that

forming a wild-looking clump that reminds me of those delightfully silly

was introduced from China by plant collector Dr

white vertical veins (candidissimum means "dazzling white")

it has been fabulous for years in our acidic NC soils

Pteris wallichiana made dramatic

Tradescantia Sweet Kate Achimenes forming a wild-looking clump that(syn: Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold') This UK imported spiderwort was discovered in the garden of Mrs. Stevens of Rusthall, Kent, and named after her blond haired daughter, Kate Stevens. The brilliant golden foliage (brightest in full sun) of Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate' is highlighted with a procession of deep blue flowers from late spring until fall. If flowering slows, behead Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate' and it, just like an alien, will start to regrow and