Flowering Plants

Purple Heart

Tradescantia pallida

$42.00

In Stock — 73 available

Container Size

Sun: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs: Low
Mature Height: 1–2 ft
Mature Width: 2–4 ft
Bloom Season: Summer
Flower Color: Pink/Purple
Growth Rate: Fast
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to 20°F
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Las Cruces Suitability: Excellent — Desert Adapted

Why We Recommend It

Its vibrant purple foliage and drought tolerance make it an eye-catching and resilient plant for Las Cruces. It thrives in our sunny conditions and adds continuous color.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Front Yards
Xeriscape
Containers
Patios

Full Sun
Low Water
1–2 ft

Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida) is a striking groundcover plant known for its deep purple foliage and delicate violet flowers. This vibrant, low-maintenance perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and brings bold color to borders, containers, and landscape beds. Highly drought-tolerant and heat-adapted, it performs exceptionally well in Southern New Mexico’s climate and perfect for adding long-lasting contrast and texture to xeriscapes and modern garden designs.

Highlights:
• Bold, deep purple foliage for high visual impact
• Delicate violet flowers add seasonal interest
• Excellent for borders, containers, and groundcover
• Heat- and drought-tolerant once established
• Low-maintenance and fast-growing

Bloom: Spring–Fall
Flower: Violet
Height: 6" – 12"
Spread: 1' – 2'
Exposure: Full Sun – Part Shade
Water: Low
Hardiness: Zones 7 – 11

Learn More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tradescantia_pallida
USDA Zone: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

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Nursery container sizes are industry standards. Plant height and fullness vary by species and season.

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