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Plants for a Mary Garden: Spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana) Mary’s Tears

Karen Meyers August 19, 2025 0 Comments

In the Catholic tradition, Mary endured seven sorrows and is often shown grieving in art related to the Crucifixion, Lamentation, and Pietà. Tears are a part of sorrow and grieving…

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Plant Profile: Spiderwort (Tradescantia x andersoniana aka T. virginiana)

Karen June 2, 2009 4 Comments

Also called spider lily, this herbaceous perennial is native to eastern US North, where it grows in moist soils of prairies, woodlands, meadows, and hillsides. It is a member of…

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