One of the must-haves for the garden is the spiderwort. These interesting flowers not only offer something different to the landscape but are extremely easy to grow and care for. While no one officially knows how it got its name, some people think the plant was named for the way its flowers hang down like spiders. Others believe it comes from its medicinal properties, as it was once used to treat spider bites. The three-petaled spiderwort flowers are usually blue to purple, but may also be pink, white or red. They only remain open for a day while blooming in the morning hours and closing at night. The plant’s foliage consists of arching grass-like leaves that will grow about a foot or two in height, depending on the variety.
Growing spiderworts is easy and they are quite resilient. They prefer moist, well-drained soil but are tolerant of many soil conditions. Spiderwort plants do best in partial shade but will do equally well in sunny areas as long as the soil is kept moist. Since they are a vigorous grower, it’s a good idea to divide the plants in spring every few years. Since spiderwort plants grow in clumps, they are great for use as a border.
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