Aneilema aequinoctiale is a sprawling cultivar of the Aneilema genus, known for its green foliage. It thrives in partial shade with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers moist but well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for use as ground cover or in hanging baskets. Best planted in well-drained soil and watered during establishment, it can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. This cultivar is particularly attractive during the spring and summer seasons.

Aneilema aequinoctiale is a sprawling ground cover with green foliage, thriving in partial shade and ideal for hanging baskets in spring and summer.

Aneilema aequinoctiale

Cochliostema odoratissimum is an epiphytic perennial in the Commelinaceae family, featuring slender, trailing stems and glossy lanceolate leaves with dark green upper surfaces and pale undersides. This cultivar thrives in partial shade, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained loam soil that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Suitable as an ornamental houseplant, it is often grown in hanging baskets and is best propagated by division in spring. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, and it requires protection in the UK, with a hardiness rating of H1b.

Cochliostema odoratissimum is a fragrant ornamental houseplant for hanging baskets, thriving in partial shade and blooming in spring and summer.

Cochliostema odoratissimum

Commelina 'Starry Starry Night' is a cultivar of the Commelina genus, which includes annual or perennial plants forming mats or clumps. This cultivar features lance-shaped leaves and produces flowers with three petals emerging sequentially from boat-shaped bracts. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for use as ground cover or border edging, offering seasonal interest during summer and autumn.

Commelina 'Starry Starry Night' is a hardy H4 ground cover ideal for full sun, adding summer and autumn interest to borders and edging.

Commelina 'Starry Starry Night'

Cyanotis arachnoidea is a trailing evergreen perennial from the genus Cyanotis, known for its slightly succulent, hairy, lanceolate to ovate foliage. This cultivar thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels and prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, east-, west-, or south-facing positions. It is suited to cultivation in conservatories or greenhouses and is hardy to UK zone H1b. During summer, it produces clusters of three-petalled flowers in shades of purple or blue. Propagation is typically by stem-tip softwood cuttings or seed.

Cyanotis arachnoidea is a trailing evergreen succulent with hairy foliage, ideal for conservatories and greenhouses in full sun or partial shade.

Cyanotis arachnoidea

Gibasis geniculata is a trailing, cascading plant from the Commelinaceae family, valued for its narrow green leaves with purple undersides. It thrives in full shade, particularly on north-facing, sheltered aspects, and prefers fertile, moist, well-drained loam with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is suitable for use in hanging baskets or as ground cover. It is best propagated by stem cuttings and is of particular interest during the spring and summer seasons.

Gibasis geniculata is a hardy trailing plant for full shade, perfect for hanging baskets and ground cover with spring and summer interest.

Gibasis geniculata

Murdannia loriformis is a bushy, evergreen cultivar from the genus Murdannia, belonging to the Commelinaceae family. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Suitable for full sun to partial shade, it prefers sheltered east-, south-, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is ideal for growing as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses. This cultivar is best appreciated in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Murdannia loriformis thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideal for houseplants and greenhouses, flowering in spring and summer with RHS H2 hardiness.

Murdannia loriformis

Setcreasea striata is a trailing evergreen cultivar belonging to the genus Setcreasea in the Commelinaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring east, south, or west-facing aspects with sheltered exposure. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral, and requires moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for use in bedding, patio and container plants, conservatories, greenhouses, and as houseplants. Propagation is best achieved through softwood cuttings taken from stem tips in spring or summer, with interest during the spring and summer seasons.

Setcreasea striata thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideal for bedding and containers, flowering in spring and summer with RHS hardiness H3.

Setcreasea striata

Tinantia pringlei pale-leaved is a cultivar of the Tinantia genus, belonging to the Commelinaceae family. It is a mounding, spreading plant with deciduous foliage that is green with purple spots. Suited to partial shade, it thrives in sheltered, north-facing aspects with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, this cultivar is best grown in borders, woodland gardens, or containers. It is of interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by division, stem cuttings, or seed.

Tinantia pringlei pale-leaved thrives in partial shade, hardy to H3, ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and containers in spring and summer.

Tinantia pringlei pale-leaved

Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, known for its perennial, evergreen foliage and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to alkaline pH and requires moist but well-drained soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Angel Eyes' is ideal for patios and containers, offering low-maintenance interest during spring and summer.

Tradescantia 'Angel Eyes' is an evergreen trailing perennial with distinctive three-petalled flowers, perfect for sunny patios and containers in spring and

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 'Angel Wings' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar maintains evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to alkaline pH and requires moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Angel Wings' is ideal for patio and container planting, offering low-maintenance interest during spring and summer. Propagation is best achieved through softwood cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Tradescantia 'Angel Wings' is an evergreen trailing perennial with fleshy leaves and three-petalled flowers, perfect for patios and containers in full sun or

Tradescantia 'Angel Wings'

Tradescantia 'Blushing Bride' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east-, south-, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline and requires moist but well-drained soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Blushing Bride' is ideal for patio and container planting and is best propagated by softwood cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Tradescantia 'Blushing Bride' is a trailing perennial with fleshy evergreen leaves and three-petalled flowers, ideal for patios in full sun or partial shade.

Tradescantia 'Blushing Bride' (v)

Tradescantia 'Mini Pink' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east-, south-, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to acidic or alkaline pH, maintaining moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Mini Pink' is ideal for patio and container planting, offering low-maintenance interest during spring and summer. Propagation is best achieved through softwood cuttings taken from stem tips in spring or summer.

Tradescantia 'Mini Pink' is a hardy trailing perennial with fleshy evergreen leaves and pink three-petalled flowers, perfect for patios and containers in

Tradescantia 'Mini Pink'

Tradescantia 'Pale Puma' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants known for their fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar is evergreen and thrives in full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects. It prefers moist but well-drained fertile soil, including loam or sand, and can tolerate a range of soil pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Pale Puma' is ideal for patio and container planting and can be propagated by softwood cuttings in spring or summer.

Tradescantia 'Pale Puma' is an evergreen trailing plant with fleshy leaves and three-petalled flowers, perfect for sunny patios and low-maintenance containers.

Tradescantia 'Pale Puma'

Tradescantia 'Pink Dragon' is a trailing cultivar of the perennial genus Tradescantia, known for its fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun to partial shade and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral, and requires moist but well-drained soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Pink Dragon' is ideal for patio and container planting and can be propagated by softwood cuttings in spring or summer.

Tradescantia 'Pink Dragon' is an evergreen trailing perennial with three-petalled flowers, perfect for patios and containers in full sun to partial shade.

Tradescantia 'Pink Dragon' (v)

Tradescantia 'Velvet Hill' (spider lily 'Velvet Hill') is a trailing perennial cultivar within the Tradescantia genus, known for its fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for full sun to partial shade and various exposures, it is hardy to UK zone H4. This cultivar is ideal for patios and containers, offering low-maintenance interest during spring and summer. Propagation is typically by softwood cuttings taken from stem tips in spring or summer.

Tradescantia 'Velvet Hill' is a hardy trailing perennial with evergreen leaves and three-petalled flowers, ideal for patios and containers in spring and summer.

Tradescantia 'Velvet Hill'

Tradescantia 'White Giant' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar features evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects. It prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'White Giant' is ideal for patios and containers, requiring low maintenance. Propagation is best achieved through softwood cuttings taken from stem tips in spring or summer.

Tradescantia 'White Giant' thrives in full sun or partial shade, is hardy to RHS H4, and ideal for low-maintenance patio and container planting in spring and

Tradescantia 'White Giant'

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Blue Spider' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar features evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline and requires moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Blue Spider' is ideal for patio and container planting and is low maintenance. It is best propagated by softwood cuttings in spring or summer, with interest in the spring and summer seasons.

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Blue Spider' is an evergreen trailing perennial with three-petalled flowers, ideal for patios and containers in spring and

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Blue Spider'

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Gisela' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar is suited for conservatories, greenhouses, and as a houseplant, thriving in full sun or partial shade with exposure ranging from sheltered to exposed sites. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils of various pH levels and requires moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Gisela' is ideal for patio and container planting, offering interest during spring and summer.

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Gisela' is a hardy trailing perennial with evergreen leaves and three-petalled flowers, ideal for patios and containers in

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Gisela'

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Iris Prichard' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral, and requires moist but well-drained soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for patios and containers and is low maintenance, with interest in spring and summer.

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Iris Prichard' thrives in full sun or partial shade, is hardy to H4, and ideal for low-maintenance patio and container

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Iris Prichard'

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Little White Doll' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar is suited to conservatory or greenhouse environments and as a houseplant, thriving in full sun or partial shade with moist but well-drained soil. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. 'Little White Doll' is ideal for patio and container planting, offering low-maintenance greenery during spring and summer.

Tradescantia 'Little White Doll' is a trailing evergreen with three-petalled flowers, ideal for patios and containers, flowering in spring and summer.

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Little White Doll'

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Mariella' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar maintains evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects. It prefers moist but well-drained fertile soil, including loam or sand, and can tolerate a range of soil pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Mariella' is ideal for patios and containers, offering interest in spring and summer with low maintenance requirements.

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Mariella' is an evergreen trailing perennial with three-petalled flowers, ideal for patios and containers in full sun or

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Mariella'

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Mrs Loewer' is a trailing perennial cultivar within the Tradescantia genus, known for its fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Mrs Loewer' is ideal for patio and container planting, offering low-maintenance interest during spring and summer. Propagation is best achieved through softwood cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Mrs Loewer' is a hardy trailing perennial with evergreen leaves and three-petalled flowers, ideal for patios and containers

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Mrs Loewer'

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Ocean Blue' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar maintains an evergreen habit and thrives in full sun or partial shade, suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects. It prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils of any pH and is hardy to UK zone H4. 'Ocean Blue' is ideal for patio and container planting, requiring low maintenance, and is best propagated by softwood cuttings taken in spring or summer. It is particularly attractive during spring and summer seasons.

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Ocean Blue' is an evergreen trailing perennial with three-petalled flowers, ideal for patios and containers in full sun or

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Ocean Blue'

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Purple Profusion' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar is suited to conservatories, greenhouses, and indoor settings, thriving in full sun or partial shade with exposure ranging from sheltered to exposed. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH and requires moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Purple Profusion' is ideal for patio and container planting, offering low-maintenance greenery during spring and summer.

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Purple Profusion' is a hardy trailing plant with evergreen leaves and three-petalled flowers, ideal for patios and

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Purple Profusion'

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Snowbank' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar maintains an evergreen habit and thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring east, south, or west-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. 'Snowbank' is suitable for patio and container planting, offering low-maintenance interest throughout spring and summer.

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Snowbank' is an evergreen trailing perennial with three-petalled flowers, ideal for patios and containers in spring and

Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Snowbank'

Tradescantia bracteata, commonly known as rainbow spiderwort, is a trailing perennial from the Commelinaceae family. It features fleshy, evergreen leaves typical of the Tradescantia genus and produces distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for patio and container planting, requiring minimal maintenance once established. Propagation is best achieved through softwood cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Tradescantia bracteata, or rainbow spiderwort, is a hardy trailing perennial with fleshy evergreen leaves and winter interest, ideal for patios and containers.

Tradescantia bracteata

Tradescantia brevicaulis caerulea is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for patio and container planting, offering low-maintenance greenery during spring and summer. Propagation is best achieved through softwood cuttings taken from stem tips in spring or summer.

Tradescantia brevicaulis caerulea is a hardy trailing perennial with fleshy evergreen leaves and three-petalled flowers, ideal for patios in spring and summer.

Tradescantia brevicaulis caerulea

Tradescantia cerinthoides, commonly known as flowering inch plant, is a trailing perennial from the Tradescantia genus, which is known for its fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral, and requires moist but well-drained soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for patio and container planting and is low maintenance. Propagation is best achieved through softwood cuttings in spring or summer.

Tradescantia cerinthoides, or flowering inch plant, is a hardy trailing perennial with evergreen leaves and spring-summer flowers, ideal for patios and

Tradescantia cerinthoides

Tradescantia crassula is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects, whether exposed or sheltered. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral, and requires moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for patio and container planting and is low maintenance. Interest is mainly in spring and summer, and propagation is by softwood cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Tradescantia crassula is a hardy trailing perennial with fleshy evergreen leaves and three-petalled flowers, ideal for patios and containers in spring and

Tradescantia crassula

Tradescantia fluminensis is a species of spiderwort native to South America. It is one of several plants known by the common name wandering Jew.

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' is a low-maintenance patio plant with variegated leaves, thriving in full sun or partial shade and hardy to RHS H4.

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' (v)

Tradescantia pallida 'Jade King' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar maintains evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring east, south, or west-facing aspects. It grows well in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH, provided they remain moist but well-drained. Suitable for patio and container planting, 'Jade King' is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best propagated by softwood cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Tradescantia pallida 'Jade King' is an evergreen trailing perennial with fleshy leaves, ideal for patios and containers, flowering in spring and summer.

Tradescantia pallida 'Jade King'

Tradescantia sillamontana is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant of the genus Tradescantia. This species is one of the most succulent and xerophytic species of Tradescantia.

Tradescantia sillamontana 'Gold Stripes' is a hardy, succulent perennial ideal for patios and containers, flowering in spring and summer with low maintenance

Tradescantia sillamontana 'Gold Stripes' (v)

Tradescantia subaspera var. montana is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This variety maintains evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects. It prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is well suited for patios and containers, requiring watering during establishment and can be propagated by softwood cuttings in spring or summer. It offers winter interest in the garden.

Tradescantia subaspera var. montana is an evergreen trailing perennial with three-petalled flowers, ideal for patios and containers, hardy to RHS H4.

Tradescantia subaspera var. montana

Tradescantia tharpii, the shortstem spiderwort or spider lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae, native to the central United States. It is small for its genus, reaching only 8–12 in (20–30 cm).

Tradescantia tharpii, the shortstem spiderwort, is a low-maintenance patio plant with spring and summer blooms, hardy to RHS H4 and suited to full sun or

Tradescantia tharpii

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)

Tradescantia zebrina 'Pink Paradise' | Houseplant

Tripogandra grandiflora is a clump-forming evergreen plant from the Commelinaceae family. It thrives in full sun and is best suited to a south-facing, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H1c, making it ideal for cultivation in houseplants, conservatories, and greenhouses. It is particularly attractive in spring and summer and can be propagated through leaf cuttings, suckers, or division.

Tripogandra grandiflora thrives in full sun, ideal for houseplants or conservatories, blooming beautifully in spring and summer with RHS hardiness H1c.