SKU: 1507 Purple Wandering Jew Plants in 4 Inch Pots

Purple Wandering Jew (Tradescantia pallida ‘Purple Heart’) is a striking ornamental plant prized for its deep purple foliage and trailing habit. With long, lance-shaped leaves and occasional tiny pink blooms, it creates a dramatic effect in hanging baskets, containers, or groundcover plantings. Fast-growing and easy to care for, it thrives in warm climates and can be grown indoors or outdoors, adding bold texture and color with minimal effort.

$7.95

Quantity	Price For Each Unit
1	$7.95 / each
2	$7.31 / each
3	$7.23 / each
4	$7.15 / each
5 +	$7.08 / each

Key Features:

Color:
• Rich purple to burgundy foliage
• Occasional small pink to lavender flowers
Fragrance: Unscented
Wildlife Resistance: Deer and rabbit resistant
Pest Resistance: Generally pest-free; may attract aphids or spider mites in dry conditions
Planting Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 8–11; grown as an annual or houseplant in cooler climates
Sun Preferences: Prefers full sun to part shade; deeper color in more sun
Drought Tolerance: Moderate; enjoys regular watering but tolerates short dry periods
Size at Maturity: Grows 12–18 inches tall and trails or spreads 2–3 feet wide
Planting Instructions (from a 3.5" pot):
1. Choose a well-draining location in sun to part shade
2. Dig a hole slightly wider than the root ball
3. Set the plant so the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface
4. Backfill, firm the soil, and water thoroughly
5. Space plants 12–18 inches apart for groundcover or allow to trail freely in containers
6. Water regularly during establishment; reduce frequency once mature
7. Pinch back stems to promote fullness and prevent legginess

Purple Wandering Jew offers bold, colorful foliage and fast-growing coverage, perfect for adding visual interest to sunny patios, containers, or shaded nooks indoors.

***We recommend that you wait 7 to 10 days from the date of receipt before repotting your plants, to allow them to recover from the shock of shipping***

Exercise caution and use your best judgment before ordering during unusually hot or cold weather (below 32 degrees F, or in excess of 95F for shipping purposes), as these extremes may leave your plant vulnerable to damage. The optimal time for planting for most of our material is in mid to late spring, past the danger of hard frost. Please refer to our preferred shipping and planting guide for your area below.

Sometimes these plants are small, like the pictures. Sometimes they will be larger, depending on crop rotation. No plants are shipped from our farm until fully rooted.

Our unique, innovative packaging ensures your order arrives in excellent condition. We recommend that you place your order according to the ideal planting time for your growing zone (see estimated dates below).

Spring

Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May

Zone 5: Late April to Early May

Zone 6: Mid to Late April

Zone 7: Early to Mid April

Zone 8: Late March to Early April

Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September

Zone 5: Early to Mid September

Zone 6: Mid September

Zone 7: Mid to Late September