Scientific Name: Tradescantia spathacea (formerly Rhoeo spathacea).

Appearance: A clumping, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant that grows in a dense, rosette-like form.

Leaves:

Shape: Lance-shaped (spear-like) or oblong, thick, and somewhat succulent.

Colors: Strikingly bicolored: dark green on the upper surface and a rich purple or magenta underneath.

Growth Habit: Fast-growing and spreads readily (often forming dense clusters).

Height: Typically reaches about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) tall.

Flowers: Produces small, white, three-petaled flowers nestled within boat-shaped, purple, leaf-like bracts near the base of the plant.

Hardiness: Considered a very hardy and low-maintenance plant; it tolerates some drought.

Use: Excellent as an indoor houseplant or as a groundcover in shaded outdoor areas.

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