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- Q.Spiderwort - I have wild Spiderwort that has popped up all over my garden. It has already finished blooming and I was ...
- Q.Drooping Spiderwort - After the heavy rain 2 days ago, my 4' Spiderwort hedge is drooping badly onto my neighbor's lawn. Short ...
- Q.Spiderwort Flowers - Why are my spiderwort flowers a very pale purple this year? The first year I planted my spiderwort they were ...
- Q.Spiderworts - Should Spiderworts stay green and flower for the entire summer? The leaves of my spiderworts have started to turn gold/brown ...
- Q.What Are These? - I was wondering what these are. They grow on a stalk and have two leaves branching off, then a group ...
- Q.Spiderwort Flower - Does this flower need to be covered from frost, live in zone 9, Florida. Thank you.
- Q.Spiderwort - Is spiderwort deer resistent?
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Anonymous on
June 2, 2011Q.Spiderwort
I have wild Spiderwort that has popped up all over my garden. It has already finished blooming and I was wondering if I should cut it back or leave it alone.
Answered by
Nikki on
June 3, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can cut it back if desired or leave it be...either one.
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- Asked by
sbrook201 on
July 4, 2014Q.Drooping Spiderwort
After the heavy rain 2 days ago, my 4' Spiderwort hedge is drooping badly onto my neighbor's lawn. Short of staking it on either end & running green florist tape between to hold it up, what can I do? Will cutting back ruin it for the year? It is gorgeous & flowers profusely. I have many comments from the neighbors.
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
July 8, 2014A.As you will see in this article, one approach to take would be to cut the plants back. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/spiderwort/growing-spiderworts.htm
Another would be to stake them; I think I would try to use a double or triple line of stakes, and weave wire, string, or twine back and forth among the blooms. Or you could do both -- prune back both sides and leave the middle tall, or prune back only one side, maybe the one close to your neighbor's property.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
June 11, 2016Q.spiderwort flowers
Why are my spiderwort flowers a very pale purple this year? The first year I planted my spiderwort they were a deep purple. Last year and this year the flowers are a very pale purple. Anything I can do to bring them back to their rich purple color?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 12, 2016A.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/spiderwort/growing-spiderworts.htm
If your Spiderwort is a hybrid cultivator it could convert back to a different color.
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Anonymous on
July 6, 2016Q.Spiderworts
Should Spiderworts stay green and flower for the entire summer? The leaves of my spiderworts have started to turn gold/brown and start to die out (looks like rust, which I have treated with a product for rust from the nursery). This happens every year by the first of July they start to turn. I live in the Chicago, IL area.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 7, 2016A.Overly moist growing conditions can make Spiderworts more susceptible to Rust.
Water only when necessary. A boost of Nitrogen fertilizer can help.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/spiderwort/growing-spiderworts.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/learn-about-plant-rust-disease-and-rust-treatment.htm
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melgal on
July 13, 2016
North Bay ,Ontario, CanadaQ.What are these?
I was wondering what these are. They grow on a stalk and have two leaves branching off, then a group of buds immediately after the leaves. They are purple.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 14, 2016A.Spiderwort!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/spiderwort/growing-spiderworts.htm
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Anonymous on
September 17, 2016Q.spiderwort flower
Does this flower need to be covered from frost, live in zone 9, Florida. Thank you.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 18, 2016A.No, Spiderwort will winter over with no special care needed.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/spiderwort/growing-spiderworts.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
JMcWhorter on
April 10, 2017
28112Q.Spiderwort
Is spiderwort deer resistent?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 10, 2017A.Spiderwort is listed as Deer resistant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/spiderwort/growing-spiderworts.htm
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