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Dyschoriste Species, Oblongleaf Snakeherb, Oblongleaf Twin Flower

Dyschoristeoblongifolia

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Family

Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Dyschoriste (dis-kor-RISS-tee)

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Species

oblongifolia (ob-long-ee-FOH-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Calophanes oblongifolius

Dipteracanthus oblongifolius

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Lavender

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

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