Twin Flower
Scientific Name
Dyschoriste oblongifolia
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
8a to 11
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Twin Flower grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Groundcovers
- Perennials
Plant Shape
- Sprawling
- Irregular
Leaf Persistence
Twin Flower is Deciduous
Spread
1-1.5 feet
Height
0.5-1 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Small
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Flower Color
- Purple
Additional Detail
Lavender, year-round flowers; commonly used as groundcover. Fruit is inconspicuous. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies
