Ohio Spiderwort
Herbaceous perennial growing 30-90 cm tall. Features grass-like leaves and clusters of three-petaled blue to purple flowers blooming May-July. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts bees and other pollinators. Suitable for prairies, meadows, and sunny borders. Flowers open in the morning and close by afternoon. Native to eastern and central North America.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: Blue to Purple
Bloom Time: Late-Spring to Early-Summer
Sun Requirements: Sun to Part-Shade
Moisture: Dry to Moist-Drained
Phenology: Growth emerges May. Leaves fully developed by June. Blue flowers appear June-August, each lasting one day. Seeds mature August-September.
Wildlife Value: Attracts native bees and butterflies; seeds eaten by birds; provides cover for small wildlife
Habit Over Time: Creates loose colonies through short rhizomes, with stems emerging individually rather than in tight clumps. While it can spread steadily in optimal conditions, its open growth pattern allows other plants to grow between stems. Self-seeds readily but is easy to edit where not wanted.
Height: Medium (1-3 feet)