Tradescantia Pallida By SKsiddhartthan (Own work) [ CC BY-SA 4.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons Tradescantia pallida, commonly known as purple heart , ( more ) is a beautiful and versatile plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a member of the Tradescantia family, which includes over 600 species of plants and it is  perennial flower . Purple heart is a trailing plant that can grow up to 2 feet long. The leaves are oval-shaped and pointed, and they are typically purple or green, but there are also variegated varieties available. The flowers are small and pink or purple, and they bloom in the summer. Purple heart is a relatively easy plant to care for. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant, but it will do best with regular watering. Purple heart can be propagated by cuttings or division. Purple heart is a popular plant for use as a groundcover, hanging basket, or container plant. It is also a good choice for indoor plants...