Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Heart' is a tender perennial commonly used as a houseplant or an annual. Featuring trailing purple stems with violet-purple leaves and pink flowers that appear in the summer. It is generally an annual but may come back in protected areas or in mild winters. To plant outdoors find a location with full sun to partial shade and well-drained high organic matter soil that stays evenly moist. Full sun will produce the best color development. Plants placed in a shady location will tend to have a more greenish tint. Each flower only lasts one day. It is also commonly grown indoors in a hanging basket