Purple Queen
Tradescantia pallida

Purple Queen
Tradescantia pallida

Purple Queen is a vigorous, trailing perennial known for its striking deep purple to violet foliage and occasional pink, three-petaled flowers. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it prefers well-drained soil and shows excellent heat and drought tolerance. With its rich color, fast growth, and spreading habit, Purple Queen is ideal for groundcover use, borders, cascading planters, and landscapes needing bold, long-lasting purple accents.
Colors
Maintenance
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Growth Habit
8-14in
Native
Florida Friendly
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Soil PH
5.0-8.0
Salt Tolerance
Medium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Drought Tolerance
Medium