Setcreasea ‘Purple Queen’ (Tradescantia pallida ‘Purple Queen’) is a foliage annual with a spreading to trailing habit, known for its long stems covered with deep purple leaves.
Its rich, velvety foliage provides contrast and intensity in hanging baskets, planters, and mixed containers. It is ideal for creating a dramatic cascading effect in full sun.
In summer, it can produce small purplish-pink flowers, discreet but decorative.
It prefers full sun exposure to maintain its intense purple color. The more light it receives, the richer the hue.
Botanical name: Tradescantia pallida ‘Purple Queen’ (syn. Setcreasea pallida)
Type: Non-hardy perennial (grown as an annual)
Flowering: Summer (discreet)
Foliage: Intense purple
Height: 20 to 30 cm
Trailing/spread: 60 to 90 cm
Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Moderate
Uses: Hanging baskets, planters, mixed containers