About Purple Heart

Trailing stems of long, pointed purple leaves and small, three-petaled pink flowers in summer. Best color in sun. Likes having its roots dryish and potbound. Easy to propagate from cuttings.

syn. Setcreasea purpurea. Rated “superior” in its ability to improve indoor air quality (in a study by the University of Georgia), only beaten by English ivy (Hedera helix), Asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus), and just a few others.

About Spiderwort, Tropical

Popular, easy houseplants that can spend the summer adding interest to a shady garden. Some people are sensitive to the sap, and it's toxic to dogs and cats.

Pot Size & Price
4-in. pot
$6.00
Height
8"–10"
Width
12"–18"
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun Partial Sun
Plant Traits
Cold Sensitive
Houseplant
Interesting Foliage
Stock Notes
Restocks On Saturday

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Photo by Kniphofia from garden.org.

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Catalog
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Photo courtesy of Dave’s Garden user DaylilySLP

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Catalog
A028