Moses in the Cradle, Purple-Leaves Spiderwort

Rhoeo spathacea (Rhoeo discolor), Commelinaceae

Whorl of brightly colored straplike leaves; foliage is fleshy, dark green with purple metalic color above and ark purple color below; flowers are interesting in their boat shape but not very ornametal. Allow soil to dry between waterings; propagate by division of the clumps.

• Plant Form or Habit: spreading
• Plant Use: medium foliage pot plant
• Exposure: medium
• Flower Color: white but not important
• Blooming Period:
• Height: 1-1 1/2 feet
• Width: 1 foot
• Foliage Texture: coarse
• Heat Tolerance: medium
• Water Requirements: low