Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Herbaceous upright perennial growing to about 2' x 3'. Dicliptera blooms fairly regularly from April to October with small, light purple flowers. Might freeze to the ground but will quickly recover. Prefers full sun, in partial sun may sprawl. Delicate looking plant. Does reseed readily. Showy in fall when its leaves and flower bracts are edged in deep purple lavender. After established, water every 2 weeks in summer. Native to southeastern Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico.

Frost tolerant to 20 F.