Dyschoriste humistrata

Swamp twinflower

Nomenclature

Common Name:

Swamp twinflower

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Dyschoriste humistrata

Family:

Acanthaceae

Plant Specifics

Form:

flower

Size:

About 0.5 ft

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

lavender

Fruit Color:

Phenology:

Noted For:

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Wildflower garden, groundcover

Considerations:

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Light:

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Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded---------------------------------Extremely Dry

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Somewhat moist, no flooding -to- Somewhat moist, no flooding

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Soil pH:

Acidic to neutral

Suitable to Grow In:

Ecology

Wildlife:

Butterflies, Caterpillars

Larval host for common buckeye ( Junonia coenia ).

Native Habitats:

Forested areas around wetlands

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