Tradescantia andersoniana 'Good Luck' - 2026

Tradescantia ‘Good Luck’ is a striking hardy perennial prized for its vivid blossoms and robust, compact habit. The lush foliage comprises narrow, lance-shaped leaves in olive green tones, with younger leaves shading into yellow-green that brighten as the season progresses. When in bloom, ‘Good Luck’ produces abundant large three-petalled flowers of strong blue-violet hue, with deep purple towards the base of the petals, accompanied by vivid yellow anthers. The contrast between the cool petal tones and vibrant stamens makes for an eye-catching garden spectacle.

This cultivar is both garden worthy and ecologically valuable. Bees and other pollinators are regularly attracted to its profuse flowers. It performs best in moist, fertile, well-drained soil, and thrives in full sun to partial shade. Once established, it is fairly easy to grow, needing only occasional maintenance like removing spent blooms and ensuring soil does not dry out excessively. Its compact, upright growth habit makes it suitable for borders, containers, or as a specimen in mixed perennial plantings.