Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis)

Family: Spiderwort Family (Commelinaceae)

Other Names: Bluejacket

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: May 29*

GPS For Stand: N 39°04.459' W 84°25.005'

Interesting Facts: This stunning wildflower occurs in large colonies in the meadow area of the preserve. It is said that this species should be planted around nuclear power plants. Its normally purple flowers show mutations in the form of white petals which appear at the slightest hint of higher radiation levels.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.