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Distribution:  West Indies, Mexico, and Guatemala.

Synonyms:  Rhoeo spathacea is listed as Tradescantia spathacea in RHS. It is also listed as Rhoeo discolor.

Hardiness Zone:  USDA Zone 9.       (view USDA zone map)

Size:   8-12 in.

Form:   Frost tender, succulent herbaceous perennial.

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Leaves:   Leaves crowded, to one foot long and 3 in. wide, dark green above and purple underneath.

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Flower:   Flowers white with 3 petals and 6 stamens, with bearded filaments or stamen stalks , in two boat shaped, purple bracts.

Fruit:   Fruit a capsule.

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