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Planting Tradescantia Amethyst Kiss Spiderwort outdoors in the fall #947579

Asked October 23, 2026, 3:03 PM EDT

1, Is it ok to plant Tradescantia Amethyst Kiss Spiderwort outdoors now in the fall? 2. If it is too late to plant outdoors, may the plant be kept indoors til spring? 3. How should the plant be cared for if it is kept indoors? 4. When in the spring should the plant be placed outdoors in the ground?

Montgomery County Maryland

Expert Response

Yes, it's fine to plant now, and it should not be overwintered indoors if it can be avoided. (Hardy perennials need a cold dormancy to grow properly the following year.) You can essentially plant any time the ground isn't frozen (or too wet from recent rain), although the earlier in the autumn, the better, so roots have more time to start establishing before pausing growth due to dropping temps.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied October 23, 2026, 3:39 PM EDT

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