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What can I use to rid several beds of the purple and green wandering jew 'weed' growing for about 25 years in same spots.Then what are some ornamental...
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Getting rid of wandering jew #740122
Asked March 22, 2021, 8:15 AM EDT
What can I use to rid several beds of the purple and green wandering jew 'weed' growing for about 25 years in same spots.Then what are some ornamental plants that grow well in full and partially full sun. Prefer midsized bushes w flower blooms. Thanks very much.
Travis County Texas
Expert Response
Hi Judy
Wandering Jew is NOT easy to eradicate as it is resistant to many herbicides. In addition, it breaks easily and unless every bit of the plant is removed, it will re-root and grow from very small fragments.
The following link will provide you with a number of options that will hopefully help you rid your garden from this invasive plant.
Tradescantia fluminensis, How to Control Trad or Wandering Jew (nurseriesonline.com.au)
Liz Stansfeld
Travis County Master Gardener
