When does Texas Spiderwort bloom?

Tradescantia humilis typically blooms from March through May, producing small three-petaled flowers that open in the morning.

What pollinators visit Texas Spiderwort?

Bees are the primary pollinators of Tradescantia humilis, along with various nectar-feeding insects that are attracted to its spring flowers.

Where is Texas Spiderwort native?

Tradescantia humilis is native to Texas, where it grows naturally in prairies, fields, and open woodlands.

Is Texas Spiderwort HOA-friendly?

Texas Spiderwort is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Texas Spiderwort

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Tradescantia humilis

Last reviewed: June 2026

Tradescantia humilis is a native Texas wildflower that blooms from March through May with three-petaled purple flowers. This low-growing spiderwort thrives in partial sun and attracts bees and other pollinators.

Texas Spiderwort (Tradescantia humilis) — Photo: (c) Sophia K, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sophia K

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–24" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

Pollinators

bees, nectar insects

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Edwards Plateau Southern Texas Plains Texas Blackland Prairies East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain South Central Plains

Texas Spiderwort produces clusters of three-petaled purple or blue flowers on slender stems above grass-like foliage. This native wildflower blooms from March through May and goes dormant in summer heat, returning each spring from underground roots.

Growing Texas Spiderwort

Grow Texas Spiderwort in part sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

Texas Spiderwort is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The flowers attract native bees and other nectar-feeding insects during the spring blooming period. Bees particularly value this early-season nectar source when few other flowers are available.

Common questions

When does Texas Spiderwort bloom?: Tradescantia humilis typically blooms from March through May, producing small three-petaled flowers that open in the morning.
What pollinators visit Texas Spiderwort?: Bees are the primary pollinators of Tradescantia humilis, along with various nectar-feeding insects that are attracted to its spring flowers.
Where is Texas Spiderwort native?: Tradescantia humilis is native to Texas, where it grows naturally in prairies, fields, and open woodlands.
Is Texas Spiderwort HOA-friendly?: Texas Spiderwort is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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