Twinflower | 001 qt.
5' x 4'
Disclaimer: Please note that not all plants and trees are permitted in all residential areas. Homeowners are responsible for consulting their Homeowners Association (HOA) rules to ensure compliance before planting.
The Dry Twinflower is a Florida Native wildflower with a moderate growth rate and narrow green leaves. This long-lived perennial grows more broadly than tall, reaching a maximum height of 1 feet. Dominant in the winter, small delicate flowers bloom from spring to fall with tubular lavender flowers marked with darker purple streaks. Leaves will turn purple red once cold weather hits
Dry Twinflower can grow in full sun and partial shade environments. It is highly tolerant to well-drained dry, sandy soils that are acidic to slightly alkaline. However, exposure to salt wind may burn leaves and it has a low tolerance for salt water flooding.
This Florida native wildflower is extremely easy to care for as a groundcover and replaces the need to mow, water or fertilize a lawn. When planting, they should be spaced closely together to provide effective groundcover. It is ideally suited for small spaces and is pollinator friendly attracting birds, bees, and the common Buckeye butterfly. The Dry Twinflower is an excellent, low maintenance choice for an attractive residential landscape.
Native Origin:
Florida Native
Scientific Name
:
Dyschoriste oblongifolia
Mature Height:
0.5 to 1 feet
Mature Spread:
1 to 2 feet
Sun Preference:
Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference:
Sand, well-drained
Drought Tolerance:
High
Salt Tolerance:
Low
Growth Rate:
Fast
Hardiness Zone:
8a - 11
Pollinator Friendly:
Yes
Features:
Larval host plant for the Common Buckeye Butterfly; Attractive blooms; Winter interest with leaf color
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