Concord Grape Spiderwort

About this plant

Tradescantia 'Concord Grape' is a standout perennial, celebrated for its prolific blooms of rich, grape-purple flowers that feature an attractive bright yellow center. This hybrid selection offers superior garden performance, forming a neat, compact clump of slender, grass-like foliage that remains attractive throughout the growing season. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, containers, or mass plantings, 'Concord Grape' Spiderwort provides continuous color and texture with minimal fuss. Its long blooming period ensures a dynamic display, making it a valuable addition to both formal and informal garden designs. Easy to grow and adaptable, this spiderwort tolerates a range of conditions and is relatively low-maintenance, perfect for gardeners seeking beauty without the burden of constant care.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry spells. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Can be cut back to the ground after the first flush of bloom to encourage fresh foliage and additional flowers. Divide clumps every 2-3 years in spring to maintain vigor.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.