Ohio Spiderwort reaches 2 to 4 ft tall and spreads via rhizomes, forming dense clumps. It blooms in June and July with purple flowers that open in the morning and close by afternoon. This plant thrives in clay, loam, or sandy soils under dry to moist conditions and prefers full to partial sun, making it ideal for naturalistic gardens and woodland edges.
Ecological Benefits
Early-opening purple blooms provide nectar for bees and other pollinators in the morning. Its dense foliage and rhizome network offer shelter for small wildlife.
Prairie Fairy Notes
These plants flower early in the day and often close up by the afternoon. It’s a treat to catch them in bloom.
