Ohio Spiderwort

About Ohio Spiderwort

Ohio Spiderwort is perhaps the most adaptable and widely grown of the spiderworts, beloved for its long blooming season and ease of care. This vigorous native perennial reaches 2 to 3 feet in height, forming attractive clumps of smooth, blue-green, grass-like foliage. From late spring through mid-summer, it is topped with clusters of bright blue to purple three-petaled flowers that open each morning to greet the sun. It is native to a wide range of habitats across eastern and central North America, from moist meadows to dry roadsides and prairies. The flowers are a primary nectar source for bumblebees, who are the most effective pollinators for this species. Ohio Spiderwort is incredibly versatile, thriving in everything from full sun to partial shade and sandy to clay soils. It can even tolerate brief periods of flooding or drought. After the main flowering period, cutting the stems back to the ground will often stimulate a second round of blooms in the fall, keeping the garden vibrant and full of life.