Commonly known as spiderwort plants, tradescantia are native to the Americas but are named after the Tradescant family, renowned English plant hunters and gardeners in the 17th century.

Favorite plant: “Nanouk Tradescantia — it’s super easy to take care of, grows quickly, and has gorgeous vivid hues of purple and pink,” Stamm says. More info: COMMONLY OVERLOOKED ...

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A special beetle has been released into Rangitīkei’s Tutaenui Reservoir to combat a plant causing “a very big problem”. Tradescantia leaf beetles will go after tradescantia, a weed ...