Wandering Willie

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Wandering Willie

Tradescantia fluminensis

LOCATION: Originating from South America, Wandering willie is an invasive ground cover that smothers native vegetation with creeping stems that root at all nodes touching the ground.

DESCRIPTION: Fleshy leaves and stems. Even the smallest piece of stem will re-sprout. Flowers small and white. Grows well in moderate shade. Frost tender and slows right down in the Park in winter.

CONTROL: Remove in spring and summer during growing period.

How to control…

Weedbusters

Source: Mike Lusk

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Wandering Willie

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