Tradescantia zamnia var. albolineata Family: Commeliniaceae Common Name(s): Grown by: Barbara and John Hopper, Kenwood Tradescantia Barbara and John Hopper, Kenwood A great new variegated plant for the protected warm border or else as a houseplant. It is native from Mexico to Bolivia. The erect bamboo-like stalks can grow to 3 feet. The leaves are beautifully variegated with longitudinal stripes of white and green. It needs regular water and shade as too much sun will damage the white stripes. Photo by Steve Morse