Commelina coelestis is a perennial in the Commelinaceae often used where stems can trail or sprawl. It typically reaches about 0.5 m and suits ground cover, containers and hanging baskets. Plants prefer full sun on sandy, moist but well-drained soils and tolerate average UK winter conditions (H4).

Blue Wandering Jew (Commelina coelestis) is a Southeast Asian perennial for sunny, sandy, well-drained sites and containers.

Commelina is a genus of approximately 208 species commonly called dayflowers due to the short lives of their flowers, and less often known as widow's tears. It is by far the largest genus of its family, Commelinaceae.

Commelina coelestis

Blue Wandering Jew | Commelina coelestis

Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' is a trailing conservatory and houseplant in the Commelinaceae, grown for its evergreen habit and cascading stems. It flowers from June to September. It prefers full sun to partial shade and a moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil with a neutral to acid or alkaline pH. Suitable for east-, south- or west-facing positions and for both exposed and sheltered sites, it is commonly used in patio containers and indoor pots.

Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' is a trailing conservatory and houseplant that flowers June to September and prefers moist, well‑drained loam or sand.

Tradescantia is a genus of 85 species of herbaceous perennial wildflowers in the family Commelinaceae, native to the Americas from southern Canada to northern Argentina, including the West Indies. Members of the genus are known by many common names, including inchplant, wandering jew, wandering dude, spiderwort, dayflower and trad.

Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes'

Tradescantia 'J. C. Weguelin' is a named cultivar of Tradescantia in the family Commelinaceae and is commonly called Spiderwort. It flowers in the UK from June to September. Specific cultural needs can vary between Tradescantia cultivars, so follow the supplier or label for exact requirements on light and soil. Removing spent flowers and occasional trimming after flowering helps maintain a neat habit and promotes fresh growth.

Spiderwort Tradescantia 'J. C. Weguelin' flowers in the UK from June to September; consult supplier notes for recommended growing conditions.

Tradescantia 'J. C. Weguelin'

Spiderwort | Tradescantia 'J. C. Weguelin'

Tradescantia 'Osprey' is a perennial in the Commelinaceae, valued for growing in low-light spots. It flowers from June to September and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Plant it where partial to full shade is available and use it as ground cover or in containers and hanging baskets.

Tradescantia 'Osprey' (Spiderwort) flowers June to September and prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade.

Tradescantia 'Osprey'

Spiderwort | Tradescantia 'Osprey'

Tradescantia 'Purewell Giant' is a perennial spiderwort in the Commelinaceae that flowers from June to September. It suits borders, ground cover and containers and prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Position in full sun or partial shade on an east- or west-facing aspect, in a sheltered to semi-exposed spot. It carries a UK hardiness rating of H5 (hardy).

Tradescantia 'Purewell Giant' spiderwort flowers from June to September and suits borders, containers or ground cover in moist, fertile, well-drained soil.

Tradescantia 'Purewell Giant'

Spiderwort | Tradescantia 'Purewell Giant'

Tradescantia 'Purple Dome' is a perennial in the family Commelinaceae used as ground cover, in borders and containers. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Plants produce their flowers in the UK from June to September. Suitable for planting where a low, perennial layer is required.

Tradescantia 'Purple Dome' is a perennial spiderwort for borders, ground cover and containers, flowering in the UK from June to September.

Tradescantia 'Purple Dome'

Spiderwort | Tradescantia 'Purple Dome'

Tradescantia zebrina 'Pink Paradise' is a trailing, evergreen houseplant in the Commelinaceae prized for its container performance and foliage. It is suited to conservatory and greenhouse conditions as well as bright indoor spots. Plant prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy substrates and benefits from bright light on east, south or west aspects. It flowers in the UK from June to September.

A trailing, evergreen houseplant for conservatories and containers, Tradescantia zebrina 'Pink Paradise' prefers bright light and moist, well-drained soil.

Tradescantia zebrina 'Pink Paradise' (v)

Silver Inch Plant | Tradescantia zebrina 'Pink Paradise'

Tradescantia × andersoniana is a perennial in the Commelinaceae that flowers from June to September. It is used as a border plant, ground cover or in containers. Plants prefer partial shade to full sun and moist, well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Wear gloves and protective equipment when handling, as it is a skin allergen.

Spider Lily (Tradescantia × andersoniana) flowers June to September and suits borders, ground cover or containers.