Dicliptera Species, Arizona Foldwing

Diclipteraresupinata

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dicliptera (dye-CLIP-ter-uh)
Species
resupinata (ree-soo-peh-NAH-ta)
Synonym
Justicia resupinata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gilbert, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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Phoenix, AZ | December 2021 | positive

I’m having trouble finding this plant in the Phoenix area. Any suggestions?

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Tucson, AZ (Zone 9a) | April 2016 | neutral

I have had this plant for less than a year. After the winter, it had dry papery leaves mixed with the green ones. I didn't know why, unt...Read More

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Gilbert, AZ (Zone 9b) | March 2010 | negative

This plant has a nice dark green leaf with an attractive purple flower. It grows quickly in shaded area here in Phoenix and also spreads...Read More

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