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Dicliptera Species, Branched Foldwing, False Mint

Diclipterabrachiata

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Family

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

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Genus

Dicliptera (dye-CLIP-ter-uh)

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Species

brachiata (brak-ee-AY-tuh)

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Synonym

Diapedium brachiata

Justicia brachiata

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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Dicliptera Species, Branched Foldwing, False Mint

Diclipterabrachiata

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