'Purple Heart' Wandering Jew (Setcreasea pallida 'Purple Heart'): Trailing Purple Foliage

'Purple Heart' Setcreasea: Stunning Trailing Purple Foliage for Containers & Groundcover

Setcreasea pallida 'Purple Heart' (syn. S. purpurea 'Purple Heart') is a trailing tender perennial with purple stems and violet-purple leaves (to 7 inches long) producing pink flowers in summer. Best color in bright sun and dry, cramped root zone. Excellent groundcover, container, or hanging basket plant. Grows 8–12 inches tall, 16 inches wide.

Purple Foliage Star

• Violet-purple leaves to 7 inches
• Purple stems, pink summer flowers
• Trailing habit—great for containers, hanging baskets, groundcover
• Best color in full sun, dry root zone
• Foliage may irritate skin

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Moist
• Water: Medium moisture
• Maintenance: Moderate; pinch for bushiness, cut back after flowering

Propagation

Insert 2–3 inch stem-tip cuttings in soil or water; pot up in soil-based mix.

Potential Problems

Viruses, aphids, spider mites.

Quick Reference

Height:	6–12 in.
Spread:	1–3 ft.
Bloom Time:	Summer
Flower Color:	Pink
Foliage:	Purple/burgundy
Uses:	Containers, hanging baskets, groundcover, indoor, annual bedding