Thunbergia to Tradescantia

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Thunbergia Popular with collectors, thunbergias are a large group of showy shrubs and vines with large, brightly colored, often cornucopia-shaped flowers. Shrubby types are listed below, and vining types are listed in the Vines and Climbers section. All have a long bloom season and make excellent container plants. From the old world tropics.
	Thunbergia battiscombei Code: 66155 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Nearly everblooming with 3 inch electric blue trumpet-shaped flowers with bright yellow throats. 6 inch bright green leaves. Upright or scandent, good in containers or as a garden plant. May be cut back in early spring to make a fountain-shaped perennial. Tropical Africa. 24F. Acanthaceae
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	Thunbergia erecta 'Granada Purple' Code: 66164 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Thunbergia erecta 'Blue Moon') Much larger than the species, flowers are violet purple with a yellow throat. Dark green glossy foliage. Possibly a sport of Thunbergia erecta or more likely the species Thunbergia affinis from Africa. For other thunbergias, see listings under Vines and Climbers. Acanthaceae
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Tibouchina A large group of shrubby plants and trees, often with large showy flowers in iridescent shades of deep purple and violet and large velvety leaves. Excellent in containers or as garden plants in mild climates. They prefer humus-rich acid soil, plenty of moisture, good drainage, and acid fertilizers. Tropical America.
	Tibouchina clavata Code: 66257 Price: $10.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Tibouchina elegans), Glory Bush, Lasiandra, Bears Ear A 3 to 7 foot showy shrub with silvery green, pubescent leaves. It blooms spring, summer, and fall with clusters of purple flowers about 1½ inches across. Stamens with distinctive long, eyelash-like appendages. Needs some pruning to shape. Plenty of light to bloom. Native to Brazil. Melastomataceae
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	Tibouchina grandifolia Code: 66324 Price: $10.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Misapplied: Tibouchina grandiflora), Giant Tibouchina, Large Leaf Glory Flower Sometimes sold as Tibouchina grandiflora, an incorrect name for this very large-leafed Tibouchina. Huge furry ovate leaves frame a spectacular display of 1½ inch dark purple flowers produced on large panicles in late summer into fall. Will grow 5 to 6 feet tall in partial shade. Similar to Tibouchina heteromalla but leaves much larger. It's popular in Florida. Native to Brazil. USDA zones 10 - 11. Melastomataceae
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	Tibouchina heteromalla Code: 66323 Price: $10.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Large Leafed Glory Bush, Silver leafed Princess Flower This choice evergreen shrub grows upright 8-10 feet tall with spectacular 4 by 7 inch ovate green leaves with silvery undersides. 1½ inch purple flowers are borne in showy, upright clusters in summer through fall. This large leafed species blooms well in Northern California, preferring cool coastal climates. A beautiful foliage plant even when out of bloom. It makes a fine container specimen plant. Native to Brazil. Melastomataceae
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	Tibouchina urvilleana 'Athens Blue' Code: 90188 Price: $11.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Tibouchina urvilleana 'Compacta'), Athens Blue Princess Flower This is a refined more compact selection of the princess flower with a more tightly branching habit. Profusion of royal purple flowers from late spring through fall. This evergreen shrub with dark green velvety leaves and reddish venation can grow to 7 feet and wide unpruned. Plant in a protected location in full sun or part shade. Needs regular watering, rich organic soil, and feeding with acid-type fertilizer. Mulch to keep the roots cool. Attracts butterflies. USDA zones 9b - 11. Melastomataceae
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	Tibouchina urvilleana 'Edwardsii' Code: 90189 Price: $10.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Edwards Princess Flower, Glory Bush An improved cultivar of Australian origin selected for its 3 inch satiny flowers of rich deep purple and a more compact growth habit. Blooms in summer and fall. Leaves of a beautiful velvety nature. Makes a superb patio plant, growing 2 to 3 feet in a container. Plant in full sun with rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil and plenty of moisture. Protect from frost. USDA zones 9b - 11. Species native to southern Brazil. Melastomataceae
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	Tillandsia usneoides Code: 90350 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Spanish moss is the classic image of the deep South as it hangs from Southern Live Oak and Bald Cypress trees. This easy to grow epiphytic bromeliad thrives in warm, humid shady locations with tiny green and yellow flowers. Grow it in a greenhouse or use as a patio plant hanging from tree branches. Just drape it on an on a branch or overhang and sprinkle with water a couple of times a week in dry weather. Can also be used as a decorative element in floral arrangements, etc. Propagated by simply dividing the strands and hanging where desired. Native to southern United States and the tropics of South America. USDA zones 8 - 12. Supplied in a generous clump about the size of a football. Bromeliaceae
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	Tradescantia 'Baby Bunny Bellies' Code: 80088 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Trailing wandering jew with velvety green leaves and soft downy purple undersides like a baby rabbit's belly. Must be touched to appreciate its silky texture. A wonderful trailing plant for baskets, mixed patio containers, or ground cover. Grows 4 to 8 inches in full or partial sun. Easily propagated from cuttings. Commelinaceae
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	Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' Code: 90611 Price: $15.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Variegated Inch Plant Glossy green "Wandering Jew" with irregular bands of creamy white striped foliage. Great for baskets or as a groundcover in warm climates or try as an annual in colder climates. Likes part sun to shade, dryness between waterings, and is very tolerant to neglect. Very easy houseplant. Can be invasive in the South. Native to Brazil and Argentina. USDA Zones 10 - 11. Commelinaceae
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	Tradescantia pallida 'Kartuz Giant' Code: 71948 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Setcreasea purpurea, Tradescantia hybrida 'Biltmore Estate'), Giant Purple Heart Wandering Jew Unusual giant leaf form that we have offered for many years. Stunning broad purple leaves, lilac-pink flowers. Easy ground cover for tropical areas. Commelinaceae
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	Tradescantia sillamontana Code: 90155 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
White Gossamer Plant, White Velvet Wandering Jew, Cobweb Spiderwort This charming basket plant has grayish green leaves densely covered in silvery white cobwebs. Magenta-pink flowers in summer. Can grow 10 inches high by 18 inches wide as a ground cover. Give it bright shade or sun and avoid overwatering. Briefly dies back in winter. Native to the mountains of northern Mexico. USDA zones 7 - 10. Commelinaceae
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	Tradescantia zebrina Code: 90595 Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(Syn.: Tradescantia pendula) Silver Inch Plant, Purple Wandering Jew This popular hanging basket houseplant is grown for its striking variegated foliage. The fleshy lance-shaped leaves are bronzy purple with two broad silvery stripes above and with undersides of solid rosy purple. For the strongest leaf color, give bright light indoors or light shade outdoors. Best with consistently moist well-drained soil, but with less water in winter. Pinch stems to promote thicker growth. It can be used as a ground cover or filler around potted tropicals. In warm climates, it is best used as a container plant as it can become invasive in the ground. This tender perennial can be grown outdoors in mild climates (USDA zones 9-11) where it does not freeze or as an annual elsewhere. Native to southern Mexico and Guatemala. Commelinaceae
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