Ohio Spiderwort

Tradescantia ohiensis  
 
 
 
A versatile and smartly structured plant that will grow in a wide range of conditions and soils (clay to sand). Clusters of simple three-petalled, brilliant blue/violet flowers appear for an extended period in early summer. The long, folded narrow leaves are smooth and the general structure of the plant is similar to a Daylily. Attractive to butterflies.